Overview

Key facts

Our graduate programs provide a strong foundation in core theoretical areas (phonology, syntax, morphology, etc.) and build from there. Research expertise and supervision are offered in first and second language acquisition, speech disorders as well as acoustic and articulatory phonetics, from both theoretical and experimental perspectives.

Languages of specialization include aboriginal languages of eastern Canada (Algonquian, Inuktitut, Iroquoian), as well as local varieties of English and French and their British/European origins. The department is home to several unique research projects, which students are encouraged to consider joining.

The MA program in Linguistics at the Memorial University of Newfoundland has two available routes. The thesis route requires coursework and a thesis. The course route requires coursework and a research project. Either can be completed in two years.

Research introduction

The Department of Linguistics at Memorial University of Newfoundland was founded in 1967. Since then, it has developed into a dynamic, research-oriented department.

We invest our students into the community of linguistic scholars through active engagement in primary research, supported by unique and extensive in-house data archives, broad library holdings and state-of-the-art labs and analytical tools.

Strong relations with robust local speech communities enhance our research and our teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Issues in Morphosyntax
Selected Topics in Transformational Grammar
Topics in the Syntax of a Selected Language
Principles of Language Acquisition
Selected Topics in Language Acquisition
Phonological Theory
Selected Topics in Phonology
Sociolinguistics
Selected Topics in Language and Gender
Areal and Temporal Variations in Language
General Romance Linguistics
Franco-Canadian
Comparative and Historical Linguistics
Morphosyntactic Change (prerequisite: 6400)
Etymology.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St. John's, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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125

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80

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application

Official transcript(s) (must be submitted by post mail or courier)

Two (2) letters of appraisal

Non-refundable application fee

Proof of English proficiency

Additional requirements (may be required).

Prerequisites may be necessary for your program of interest

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Tuition Fees

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2148 CAD / year

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1652 CAD / year

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Additional Details

NL Students: $635

Living costs

St. John's

Canada

1159 - 1707 CAD / month

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