Overview

MA in Linguistics

The Linguistics program of The University of Montana awards a 36-credit-hour Master of Arts degree with thesis and non-thesis options. Students are trained in theoretical and descriptive linguistics and have opportunities to engage in independent research and fieldwork. The small size of the Program allows for a great deal of individualized attention. Recent graduates have been admitted to prestigious Ph.D. programs and have also gone on to teaching and other careers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Phonetics and Phonology

Generative Syntax

Morphology

Linguistic Field Methods

NA Indigenous Languages & Linguistics

Bilingualism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Missoula, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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142 _(verbal)

142 _{(quantitative)}

3 _(analytical)

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Other requirements

General requirements

A grade-point average of at least 3.0 for all college work

GRE scores of at least 142 each for Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning, and 3.0 for Analytic Writing

An introductory course in Linguistics is strongly recommended

An undergraduate degree in Linguistics is not required

Applications that do not meet the above requirements may be considered for provisional admission

Applications from international applicants whose native language is not English must include evidence of English proficiency

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

38750 USD / year

≈ 38750 USD / year
Out-of-State

38750 USD / year

≈ 38750 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11158 USD / year

≈ 11158 USD / year

Living costs

Missoula

United States

1000 - 2071 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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Overview

MA in Linguistics

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

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Missoula

Funding

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