Overview

Offered at the University of British Columbia, this unique Master of Data Science degree in Computational Linguistics is tailored to those with a passion for language and data. The program combines foundational data science courses with advanced computational linguistics courses equipping graduates with the skills to turn language-related data into knowledge and to build AI that can interpret human language

What makes the program unique?

Courses are taught by a combined arts (linguistics), computer science, and statistics faculty giving students access to key experts within each field of study. Students learn fundamental data science skills, techniques, and tools with the core Master of Data Science cohort, then branch off into more specialized courses, experiencing the benefits of a large program and small program in one.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Programming for Data Science

Computing Platforms for Data Science

Descriptive Statistics and Probability for Data Science

Corpus Linguistics

Data Visualization

Data Wrangling

Algorithms & Data Structures

Statistical Inference and Computation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

7

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vancouver, 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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100

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7

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General requirements

All applicants are advised to use the online application system. Learn more about application fees, payment methods, and application fee waivers.

A statement of interest is an important part of most graduate school applications. It may also be called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application.

All students who are enrolled in programs that include a practicum component involving work with children or vulnerable adults will have to undergo a criminal record check before they will be permitted to register in the practicum.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

57469 CAD / year

≈ 57469 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

35853 CAD / year

≈ 35853 CAD / year

Living costs

Vancouver

Canada

1590 - 2686 CAD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

What makes the program unique?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Vancouver

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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