MA Linguistics at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The MA in (Theoretical) Linguistics is a stand-alone 30-credit coursework degree covering all core areas of linguistic theory, for students preparing for doctoral study or other careers. Department strengths include syntax, semantics, morphology, phonology, phonetics, language acquisition and computational linguistics.

What you will study

12 required credits (Syntax I and II, Phonology I and II) and at least 18 credits of 500- and 600-level linguistics electives; courses from other departments may count with permission.

Career pathways

Preparation for doctoral study in linguistics or other careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Fall deadline May 1. Bachelor degree (to be awarded before starting); minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; three letters of recommendation; CV; writing sample (a linguistics course paper, or a paper on any subject); GRE not required; native English speakers need one year (6 credits) of college-level study of another language with grade C or better. Non-native English speakers: iBT TOEFL 90 or IELTS 6.5 (or 250 computer-based). 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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