MA Computational Linguistics at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The MA in Computational Linguistics is a 36-credit coursework degree in the Linguistics Department focused on programming, algorithms and data structures, mathematical linguistics, linguistic theories of sound and grammar, and computational analysis of natural language, with practical experience in widely used industry toolkits.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Linguistics | Duration: 36 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Core courses (Syntax I, Phonetics or Phonology I, Computational Linguistics I and 2), one formal methods course (Statistics for Linguists or Mathematical Methods in Linguistics), one advanced linguistics course, four electives (12 credits) and a 6-credit final project (LIN 595).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline May 1. Baccalaureate degree awarded by the start of graduate work; minimum cumulative GPA 3.0 on a 4-point scale; three letters of recommendation; CV; GRE not required; writing sample (a short course paper related to language, mathematics or computation, or a 2-page description of a programming project with a code repository link); native English speakers need one year (or six credits) of college study of a language other than English with grade C or better; English proficiency for non-native speakers: TOEFL iBT 90, computer-based 250 or IELTS 6.5. Conditional admission possible.

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

Graduate applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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