Overview
About this Degree
Areas of special strength in the graduate program include phonetics, phonology, syntax, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, first language acquisition, second language acquisition, semantics, and the study of indigenous languages.
The student will work with their academic advisor to devise a course of study that best suits the student's research interests.
The Linguistics program at University of Kansas takes usually takes two years. Students in the M.A. program complete a written Research Proposal and an Oral Examination of the Research Proposal, typically in their fourth semester of study. Students are required to take an Advanced II-level course to develop their understanding of research in their area of interest.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Phonology
- Syntax
- First Language Acquisition
- Phonetics
- Psycholinguistics
- Research Methods in Linguistics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Language Studies Translation & Interpreting Linguistics View 632 other Masters in Linguistics in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Résumé or Vita (upload to online application)
- A statement of purpose, outlining your educational and career goals.
- A writing sample on a linguistically related topic is ideal, but one that showcases your general academic abilities in logic reasoning and argumentation is also welcome. (upload to online application -under other/additional documents)
- Transcripts from the baccalaureate granting institution, and any transcripts from institutions attended post-baccalaureate
- Three (3) letters of recommendation.
- Non-native speakers of English must meet English proficiency requirements
Tuition Fee
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International
23951 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23951 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
23951 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23951 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
9989 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9989 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Lawrence
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Funding
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