PhD Linguistics at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

The Linguistics PhD program trains students in the scientific study of the human mental capacity for language. Successful study in this area investigates the syntactic, phonological, and semantic/pragmatic properties of language systems that humans naturally acquire, and asks what kind of underlying mental capacity is implicated by these properties.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts | Duration: 5 years / 48 major credits + 24 thesis credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Required Courses, Linguistics Seminars, Outside Courses, Thesis Credits. Students must demonstrate competence (the equivalent of two or more years of study) in one language other than English before the PhD can be awarded. Application of 4xxx-level courses requires approval of the advisor and director of graduate studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must submit the following application materials by December 15 of the preceding academic year: University of Minnesota Application form, which includes: -a CV or resume; -a statement of purpose; -a writing sample; -three letters of recommendation; and -transcripts from each college or university attended. Entry is for fall semester.

Duration: 5 years / 48 major credits + 24 thesis credits

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