33 Master's degrees in Linguistics in Canada

The Applied Linguistics (TESL) program at Brock University is designed to integrate all important elements in an educational experience promoting a high level of expertise and professionalism.

The Linguistics programme at the University of Alberta offers a comprehensive master level education in the scientific study of language. This public study mode course provides students with advanced analytical skills over a standard two-year duration, focusing on theoretical frameworks and empirical research methodologies.

The Linguistics M.A. at the University of Toronto is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed for advanced study in language structures. This public full-time course offers expert training in theoretical and experimental frameworks, providing students with a robust foundation for professional research or doctoral studies.

The Cognitive Science of Language program at McMaster University combines expertise in psycholinguistics, core linguistics, cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience and corpus linguistics to investigate the connection between language structure, language processing and the neural basis of language.

The Applied Linguistics M.Sc. at the University of Victoria is a two-year, full-time master's programme delivered on-campus. Students explore second language acquisition and teaching methodologies through either a thesis or project-based track, benefiting from expert supervision and optional co-op work placements.

Linguistics research at McGill University in experimental areas deals with theoretical questions in light of evidence from another domain (language acquisition, neurolinguistics, processing, language variation, and change).

The Linguistics M.A. at Memorial University of Newfoundland is a two-year, public programme available through either a thesis or course-based route. This postgraduate degree offers a deep dive into core theoretical areas and experimental research, providing students with a robust foundation in the study of human language.

The Linguistics Master's programme at Simon Fraser University offers a comprehensive exploration of language through four distinct study streams. This public course provides flexible pathways, including thesis and course-based options, delivered over a standard graduate duration to suit diverse professional and research goals.

The Master of Arts in Bilingualism Studies at the University of Ottawa provides advanced training in applied linguistics and language policy. This public programme offers full-time and part-time study modes, focusing on second language instruction and assessment. Students can complete the degree in 12 to 24 months.

The Audiology and Speech Sciences programme at the University of British Columbia is a comprehensive M.Sc. degree delivered in person. This public study mode course prepares students for clinical practice through a blend of basic and applied sciences, typically completed over a multi-year duration at the Vancouver campus.

The Language and Literacies Education programme at the University of Toronto is a comprehensive Master of Education (MEd) degree. Delivered via a public study mode, this curriculum explores the intersection of linguistics and pedagogy. It provides a robust foundation for educators over a standard full-time duration.

Interdisciplinary Humanities combines the disciplines to analyze significant aspects of Western culture, including those that are rooted in, are impacted by, and/or are challenges to a Christian world view. Learn more with Linguistics  from Trinity Western University.

In the Modern Languages Education from University of British Columbia, we offer specialized, individualized and interdisciplinary graduate programs in French immersion, French as a Second or Foreign Language, and the other modern languages education. These programs involve study in second language curriculum, assessment, second language acquisition, bilingualism and intercultural education.