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Certificate in Linguistics at Saint Mary's University

Saint Mary's University, Canada

Programme overview

The Certificate in Linguistics explores the structure and function of languages and how their systematic nature makes human communication possible. The 30-credit-hour program provides a foundation in linguistics to complement study in fields such as language teaching, anthropology, sociology, business and computer studies, and is intended primarily for students already holding degrees.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Introduction to Linguistics, six credits from Phonetics, Sound Patterns, Syntax, Semantics or Morphology, and further approved linguistics electives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Requires a formal application; students taking the certificate while completing a bachelor's degree need approval of the Coordinator for Linguistics, and majors in Linguistics are not eligible. Fifteen of the 30 credit hours must be completed at Saint Mary's with a minimum GPA of 2.00.

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.

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