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Overview
About this Degree
The Department of Linguistics at the University of Toronto offers a Master of Arts degree program in three fields:
- Language Variation (sociolinguistics, dialectology, language variation and change)
- Psycholinguistics (comprehension and production, language acquisition)
- Theoretical Linguistics (generative grammar: phonology, morphology, syntax)
Originating in 1967, the department is part of an energetic academic community that includes numerous linguistic colleagues throughout the University of Toronto and in neighbouring universities.
Students complete rigorous coursework with research training in their preferred area of study. By the time of graduation, students are equipped with professional-level skills in interpretation of data, analysis, and argumentation.
The department offers one- and two-year MA options. The majority of students are admitted to the one-year MA option.
Programme Structure
1.5 FCEs: JAL1145H, LIN1121H, and LIN1131H or their equivalents, if not already taken.
1.5 FCEs from other Linguistics course offerings determined by the Graduate Coordinator.
1.0 FCE: LIN2100Y Linguistic Forum including regular class meetings in which students discuss and present their research topics and a final paper, completed under the supervision of a faculty member working in the same research area.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 93
Credits
4 alternative credits
4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs)
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Language Studies Linguistics View 53 other Masters in Linguistics in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA B+
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 93
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Linguistics' additional admission requirements stated below.
Applicants with a bachelor's degree, with a minimum B+ average, may be admitted to the one-year program. Admission requires a strong background in linguistics with at least courses in introductory phonetics, phonology, morphology, and syntax.
Tuition Fee
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International
27520 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27520 CAD per year during 12 months. -
National
6210 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6210 CAD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Toronto
1502 - 2563 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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