PhD Linguistics at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

Language Sciences at UW–Madison is an interdisciplinary hub that houses the PhD program in Linguistics. Students in this program earn a master of arts degree along the way to the PhD—no stand-alone MA program is offered. The Linguistics PhD program focuses on research in formal theories of language (encompassing cross-linguistic studies in syntax, phonology, and morphology) and the documentation and revitalization of American Indian languages.

Department: Language Sciences | Duration: 54 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline December 23) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 54 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include LINGUIS 310 Phonology; LINGUIS 322 Morphology; LINGUIS 330 Syntax; LINGUIS 340 Semantics; LINGUIS 510 Phonological Theories; LINGUIS 522 Advanced Morphology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required. English Proficiency Test Every applicant whose native language is not English, or whose undergraduate instruction was not exclusively in English, must provide an English proficiency test score earned within two years of the anticipated term of enrollment. Refer to the Graduate School: Minimum Requirements for Admission policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-1241 Other Test(s) (e.g., GMAT, MCAT) n/a Letters of Recommendation Required 3 The department admits only students whose goal is the PhD degree in linguistics. Admission to the PhD program does not require an undergraduate degree in linguistics. Admission is based on the applicant's personal statement, three letters of recommendation, English proficiency scores if applicable, and transcripts of prior academic work.

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 (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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