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PhD Linguistics at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

PhD Linguistics is a graduate programme (Doctor of Philosophy) in the Linguistics graduate unit of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. Length: 4 years full-time. Mode of delivery: In person.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Department: Linguistics  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Coursework . By the end of Year 2, students must successfully complete a total of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) with a minimum median grade of A–: 1.0 FCE or their equivalents must be completed if they have not been taken previously from Set A courses, below. If these have been previously taken, a balance of electives must be taken to fulfil the 1.0 FCE

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Application information

Entry requirements

University of Toronto MA in Linguistics, or its equivalent, with at least an A– average. Applicants with a bachelor's degree, with a minimum A– average, may be admitted to the direct-entry PhD option. Admission requires a strong background in linguistics with courses in introductory phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and a demonstration of capacity for original research.

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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