Overview

Students can draw on one or both of the fields of Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies to suit their own study and research goals. This comprehensive Linguistics (Applied) and Discourse Studies MA program at Carleton University is unique in North America as these two fields are typically housed in different departments or faculties at other universities.

We also offer courses, including a practicum, that lead to Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Ontario certification.

Career Opportunities

Many graduates have accepted academic positions and/or continued their studies in education, literacy, rhetoric, discourse analysis, sociolinguistics and other fields at distinguished universities in Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Oman, South Korea, the UK, the USA and other countries. They teach in schools, colleges, universities and community programs all over the world. They also work as researchers, learning specialists, policy advisers and ESL instructors, and as writing coaches in government, educational institutions, corporations and non-profit organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Directions in Applied Linguistics & Discourse Studies

Inquiry Strategies in Applied Linguistics & Discourse Studies

Theoretical & Linguistic Descriptions of Language Use

Theoretical Foundations for Applied Linguistics & Discourse Studies

Systemic-Functional Linguistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-08-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies Linguistics View 82 other Masters in Language Studies in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

Student insurance

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

A BA honours degree in a discipline involving the analysis of language or the study of language use or learning, or a three-year BA degree in a relevant discipline combined with a BEd or CTESL.

A minimum of B+ in related courses and a B overall in academic work are required. Relevant professional experience may also enhance a candidate’s application to the MA program.

Tuition Fee

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International

18463 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18463 CAD per year during 12 months.
National

6657 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6657 CAD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Ottawa

1168 - 1925 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Linguistics (Applied) and Discourse Studies.

Available Scholarships

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