Overview

Linguistics

The Linguistics and Applied Linguistics MA program at York University centers on two interrelated areas, sociolinguistics and language contact:

Sociolinguistics and language contact are linked through the study of language variation and change, particularly the role of social groups in initiating and propagating changes.
Language contact and sociolinguistics also share an interest in the social and political relationships between groups of different linguistic backgrounds and in the manipulation of language to signal social relationships, identities and attitudes.

Applied Linguistics

The applied linguistics field covers topics related to language in society and second and foreign language education:

These are broadly defined to include language pedagogy, issues of culture and identity, applied sociolinguistics, narrative inquiry, literacy and multilliteracies, second language acquisition, bilingualism, discourse analysis, communicative competence and language contact studies.
Language policy and planning is an emerging area of expertise in the applied field, and critical applied linguistics or critical ESL/EFL pedagogies are areas of particular strength in the program. Issues related to English for Academic Purposes (EAP) are reflected in several faculty research agendas, as well as in various graduate courses.
The program also welcomes those with an interest in teaching additional languages other than English.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Phonology

Advanced Syntax

Topics in the Syntax-Semantics Interface

Issues in Second Language Acquisition

Sociolinguistic Variation and Change

Syntactic Change

Explanation in Historical Linguistics

Phonetics and Phonological Analysis

Grammatical Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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135

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of interest,

Course list

Resumé or CV

Sample of written work (max. 1,500 words)

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Tuition Fee

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International

12550 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6275 CAD per semester during 12 months.
National

2870 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1435 CAD per semester during 12 months.

National Part-time:$717.75
International Part-time:$3,137.50

Living costs for Toronto

1502 - 2563 CAD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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