About the course

The Master of Arts degree in linguistics provides post-baccalaureate instruction in current linguistic theory and in applied linguistics. The degree is intended to accommodate students who have done previous work in linguistics, as well as those who have had little exposure to the subject. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Summer (May), 2024	Rochester
Fall (September), 2024	Rochester
Summer (May), 2025	Rochester
Fall (September), 2025	Rochester
Summer (May), 2026	Rochester

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Oakland University

Although an undergraduate major in linguistics is not a requirement for admission, applicants must have a demonstrated knowledge of the basic principles of linguistics, as would be encountered in an introductory linguistics course.

　　Applicants should have earned a baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).

　　Requirements for recommendations:

　　The two Recommendation for Graduate Admission forms, listed above under University graduate application requirements, must be from academics familiar with the applicant?s abilities being able to complete the program efficiently.

　　Applicants must explain in a statement of purpose their reasons for wishing to pursue graduate studies in linguistics

　　You must submit transcripts from all colleges/universities you have attended. If your last degree was obtained from an international college/university, your transcripts must be evaluated by a professional credential evaluation service.

　　Oakland University will only accept transcript evaluations completed by a current member of NACES. Most students choose World Educational Services, Educational Credential Evaluators or SpanTran. Graduate programs usually require a course-by-course (or detailed) evaluation report rather than the general evaluation report. Since official transcripts are required for your transcript evaluation.

　　Admission eligibility

　　TOEFL (internet): 79

　　TOEFL (paper): 550

　　TOEFL (computer): 213

　　Note: You may use MyBest TOEFL

　　or IELTS: 6.5

　　or PTE Academic: 53

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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