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MA Linguistics at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

MA Linguistics is a graduate programme (Master of Arts) in the Linguistics graduate unit of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. Length: 3 sessions full-time. Mode of delivery: In person.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Department: Linguistics  |  Duration: 3 sessions full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Coursework. Students must normally complete a total of 3.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows: 1.0 FCE of the following, if not already taken: JAL1145H , LIN1121H , LIN1131H , or their equivalents. 1.5 FCEs from other Linguistics course offerings determined by the Graduate Coordinator. LIN2100Y , including regular class meetings in which students disc

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants with a bachelor's degree, with a minimum B+ average, may be admitted to the one-year program. Admission requires a strong background in linguistics with at least courses in introductory phonetics, phonology, morphology, and syntax. Applicants with a bachelor's degree, with a minimum B+ average, may be admitted to the two-year MA program. Admission is offered to rare instances to exceptional applicants whose background in linguistics is limited.

Graduate applications are made online through GradApp; deadlines vary by program and are set by each graduate unit. The application fee is CDN $135, non-refundable, and a supplementary application fee may apply depending on the program.

Apply through the official page: https://future.utoronto.ca/applying

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