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 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data Linguistics View 41 other Masters in Linguistics in Canada

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Other requirements

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.

Tuition Fee

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International

52126 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 52126 CAD per year during 10 months.
National

34460 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34460 CAD per year during 10 months.

Living costs for Vancouver

1590 - 2686 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 Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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