Overview

The Linguistics program of University of Pennsylvania does not provide fellowships for pursuit of a master's degree, so students must bring funding from another source.

Key facts:

Applications are considered only from applicants who demonstrate the appropriate academic background as well as interests that match the research pursued at Penn, which can be determined by investigating the current work of the faculty and students. Please consult with the graduate chair before submitting an MA application to ensure that you fit these requirements.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Linguistics

American Sign Language

Deaf Culture

Phonology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Linguistics View 282 other Masters in Linguistics in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic transcripts of undergraduate courses and grades, and any previous graduate work

GRE score for the general test of the Graduate Record Exam

TOEFL score for non-native speakers of English

A personal statement of your academic goals

Recommendations from at least three professors or others familiar with your academic abilities

A writing sample and other supporting materials

Tuition Fee

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International

6988 USD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6988 USD per module during 12 months.
National

6988 USD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6988 USD per module during 12 months.
In-State

6988 USD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6988 USD per module during 12 months.

tuition per course unit.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Linguistics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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