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Master of Arts in Linguistics at University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico, United States

Programme overview

The UNM Department of Linguistics is the only degree-granting linguistics program in one of the most multilingual and multicultural states in the U.S. As such, it bears particular responsibilities both to the field of linguistics and to the residents of the region it serves. The department thus has two concerns: (1) teaching and research on language structure and use, and (2) service to society on language-related issues.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences: Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary  |  Department: Linguistics  |  Duration: 30-33 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

Requires 30-33 credit hours.

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Entry requirements

Minimum prerequisites for pursuing the M.A. in Linguistics are: 12 credit hours of basic linguistics, including introductory linguistic analysis, phonetics, phonological analysis, and grammatical analysis. Applicants must have taken at least two of these four courses to be considered for admission, although having taken all four is preferable. It is possible to make up the remaining two prerequisites after admission to the M.A. program, but these prerequisite courses must be completed as soon as possible and may not be counted toward the minimum coursework requirements of the degree Application Deadlines Fall semester: For best consideration: December 1 All applications seeking financial aid must be received by December 1 Final deadline (no financial aid available): March 31st Spring semester (no financial aid available) : October 31 (August 1 for International Applicants) Summer...

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.

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