Overview

The English Linguistics program at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University has the following goals:

Providing broad theoretical and practical knowledge of Linguistics.

Preparing postgraduate students to conduct innovative research in the fields of Linguistics.

Enriching universities, at local and regional levels, with highly qualified academics and researchers in the field of Linguistics who are able to serve the society in different areas.

Program Graduates’ Attributes:

Qualified researchers in the field of linguistics who are Interdisciplinary and inter-culturally oriented.
Critical thinkers who are equipped to scrutinize phenomena to uncover linguistic issues and suggest recommendations.
Effective communicators.
Ethical and Responsible Individuals.

Effective technology users who utilize digital and information technology skills for learning and research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Phonetics and Phonology

Morphology and Syntax

Semantics and Pragmatics

Language in Society

Methods of Research

Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-26 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

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

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

BA degree in English Language from any university approved by the Ministry of Higher Education with a minimum grade of B.
Passing additional complementary courses in linguistics in accordance with rules.
Minimum score of (6) in IELTS or any other equivalent test.

Passing the written test and the interview conducted by the Department.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

7500 SAR / year

≈ 7500 SAR / year

Additional Details

Non-Saudi: Tuition fee will be applied, the amount of SR 500 per credit Hour during the period of study at the university.

Funding

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Program Graduates’ Attributes:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

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