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Applied Linguistics (MA) at Concordia University

Concordia University, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in Applied Linguistics examines how languages are learned and used, and the roles they play in society. Courses are divided into three clusters that give you a broad knowledge base in language, theories of learning, and second-language pedagogy. The city of Montreal is an ideal location to explore issues related to language policy, politics and teaching. You will benefit from a multilingual urban setting that includes a high proportion of trilingual youth.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts & Science  |  Department: Education  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

Program options: Thesis, Course-based. Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements Undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (B average). Academic concentration in second language acquisition, applied linguistics, pedagogy, education, or related discipline. Assets: professional experience in the field of second language teaching and learning or related areas​; knowledge of a second language. Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programs admit for Fall, Winter (January) and Summer terms depending on the program; program pages state the start terms (for example Aerospace Engineering MEng: Fall, Winter, Summer).

Graduate application deadlines vary by program; complete applications received by the deadline get priority and some programs continue accepting applications if space is available. The application fee is $103.00 CAD ($18.91 CAD for independent graduate students, $40.00 CAD for a microprogram), non-refundable and payable by credit or debit card. Applications are submitted online with a Concordia Netname account.

Apply through the official page: https://www.concordia.ca/admissions/graduate.html

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