Overview

The Linguistics program at Southern Illinois University students will pursue advanced study through further coursework or thesis research.

Key facts

Graduates of the linguistics program frequently go on to more advanced study and research in linguistics leading to a Ph.D. degree or pursue jobs in the technology, publications, marketing, or translation sectors, for example.

In addition, students will pursue advanced study through further coursework or thesis research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Study of Linguistics

Phonological Theories

Syntactic Theory

Phonetics

Sociolinguistics

Language Contact

Psycholinguistics

Formal Semantics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-07 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-16 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Carbondale, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

2.7 (on a grading scale with 4.0=A; approximately a "B-" average) on the last two years of Bachelor's coursework
3.0 on all previous graduate work (approximately a "B" average)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

14086 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14086 USD / year

≈ 14086 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5634 USD / year

≈ 5634 USD / year

Living costs

Carbondale

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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

Funding

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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Funding

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