Overview

In the English - Language and Linguistics program from University of New Hampshire you will build a background in core areas like phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics, but also have the chance to delve deeply into such areas as sociolinguistics, neurolinguistics, language contact and bilingualism, language and gender, and history of the English language.

You can also specialize in applied linguistics and learn about theory, methods, curriculum design, and assessment in TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages). Psycholinguistics courses are offered through the psychology department.

Career Areas

Academia
Curriculum development
Language engineer
Marketing
Research
Teaching English as a second/foreign language
Theatre – dialect coaching

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Phonetics and Phonology
Syntax
Teaching English as a Second Language: Theory and Methods
Curriculum, Materials and Assessment in English as a Second Language
Languages in Contact
Morphology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United States

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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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts
Letters of recommendation: 3 required
Test Scores: GRE Required
Personal Statement/Essay Questions
A writing sample is required for this program. You will need to provide ten to twenty pages of a linguistics-related essay or a previously submitted piece for a literature class. Should you have more questions on this requirement please contact the department.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31575 USD / year

≈ 31575 USD / year
Out-of-State

29210 USD / year

≈ 29210 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14880 USD / year

≈ 14880 USD / year

Living costs

Manchester

United States

990 - 1785 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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Overview

Career Areas

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Manchester

Financing

Funding

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