Linguistics MA at University at Buffalo

Programme overview

Comprehensive master's programme covering phonetics, phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax and discourse/pragmatics, with focus on the interface between language and cognition, cross-linguistic study and in-depth study of individual non-English languages. 100% in person.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Linguistics | Duration: 2 years (33 credit hours); full-time and part-time | Intake: Fall only; deadlines March 1 (international), April 1 (domestic) | Study mode: In Person / Full Time | Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

What you will study

33 credit hours across the major areas of linguistics, ending in a capstone project or comprehensive exam.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Linguistics MA: bachelor's degree or equivalent; two to three letters of recommendation (at least two from faculty); statement of purpose (2-3 pages); transcripts and CV; writing sample not required; GRE-blind (scores not accepted). International applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, PTE 55 or Duolingo 120 (department prefers TOEFL 100 / IELTS 7.5). Fall admission only; deadlines March 1 international, April 1 domestic. Application fee $75.

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.

Entry terms and deadlines vary by programme; applicants apply directly to UB through the Graduate School application, with some programmes using external national applications plus a supplemental UB application.

A non-refundable application fee is required for each programme applied to; fees vary by programme and payment instructions are emailed after the application is submitted.

Law (JD) application fee is $85; applicants submit the LSAT or GRE.

MD: AMCAS application accepted June 1 to November 15; supplemental application and materials due December 1; supplemental fee $100; Early Decision AMCAS due August 1 and supplemental due August 31.

Apply through the official page: https://www.buffalo.edu/grad/explore/admissions/apply.html

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