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PhD Linguistics & Applied Linguistics at York University

York University, Canada

Programme overview

In the one-year MA program you can move quickly toward your goals in a creative and welcoming environment. You can opt for a program in the linguistics field or in the applied linguistics field. The program focuses on the broad study of language and society, language variation and change and second language pedagogy.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate Studies  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Programme components: Qualifying examination(s) AND Dissertation proposal AND Dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum GPA: B+. English proficiency (minimum): Minimum TOEFL 100 (for tests taken prior to January 2026) or 5 (January 2026 and after); IELTS 7.5. Additional requirements: Statement of interest, Course list. Application deadlines: Deadline - Fall (Full-time Applicants Only): 2026-01-15.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Applications for Fall 2027 graduate admission open September 30, 2026; programme-specific deadlines are published by each graduate programme. The graduate application fee is $140 CAD, non-refundable, payable by Visa or MasterCard.

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