Overview

Linguistics from Wayne State University prepares students for advanced work in linguistic research, as well as for employment in any profession that requires the precise use or analysis of speech or writing.

The master of arts program consists of a basic core of five general linguistics courses, some of which may be waived if the student has recently completed them as an undergraduate. Students may then select courses from the list of elective courses.

Careers

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Interpreters and Translators

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Phonology

Syntax

Linguistic Theory

Arabic Sociolinguistics

Language and Societies

American Dialects

Sociolinguistics

Psycholinguistics

Topics in Language: Field Methods

Topics in Language: Pidgins and Creoles

Topics in Language: Pragmatics

Topics in Language: Language Variation

Advanced Studies in Language Use

Discourse Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Detroit, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

International applicants must complete the equivalent of a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree, including all state and external/internal examinations required for the degree.

Submit your transcript(s)

Demonstrate English proficiency

Pay the non-refundable $50 application fee

Test Scores

If you are applying to a master's program, your minimum undergraduate GPA must be 2.75 or its equivalent in upper division coursework.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

54120 USD / year

≈ 54120 USD / year
Out-of-State

54120 USD / year

≈ 54120 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

24990 USD / year

≈ 24990 USD / year

Living costs

Detroit

United States

1050 - 1770 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Financing

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