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PhD Linguistics at University of Kansas

University of Kansas, United States

Programme overview

Why study linguistics? Because language is a window into the mind. Linguistics provides an understanding of the human capacity to acquire, perceive, and produce language and of language’s role in contemporary society.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences  |  Department: Liberal Arts & Sciences›  |  Duration: five-year  |  Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

All doctoral students are required to complete the Linguistics MA degree requirements, selecting the Master’s Research Project option, during their first two years of study in the doctoral program. Course Requirements The following courses are required for all students in the Linguistics Ph.D.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to Graduate Studies Admission Requirements All applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the Admission to Graduate Study policy. Bachelor’s degree: A copy of official transcripts showing proof of a bachelor's degree (and any post-bachelor’s coursework or degrees) from a regionally accredited institution, or a foreign university with equivalent bachelor's degree requirements is required. English proficiency: Proof of English proficiency for non-native or non-native-like English speakers is required. There are two bands of English proficiency, including Admission and Full proficiency. For applicants to online programs, Full proficiency is required.

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 follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic degree-seeking, $100 international degree-seeking; waivers available. Requirements and deadlines are set by each programme.

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