Overview

In the Linguistics - Forensic Linguistics at Hofstra University, a student trains first and foremost to become a linguist and learn the core tools and competencies—including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, discourse analysis, corpus linguistics, dialectology, and sociolinguistics—that serve as the base of linguistics.

Key Facts

Unlike other linguistics programs, real life illustrations and teaching examples are, wherever possible, drawn from forensic applications—often from the extensive array of law cases originally consulted on by the Hofstra faculty.

Advanced courses explore the specific application of linguistic science to cases involving criminal activity of all kinds, including extortion, bribery, murder, espionage, weapons of mass destruction, as well as to civil cases of trademark protection, the meaning of contracts and statutes, and defamation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Phonetics and Phonology

Morphology and Syntax

Semantics and Pragmatics

Sociolinguistics

Linguistic Field Methods

Discourse Analysis

Language and the Law: Language as Evidence

Corpus Linguistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hempstead, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a GPA of 3.0 or better.

Two letters of recommendation.

Written statement of professional interests and goals.

Interview with program director (in person, by phone or videoconference).

Tuition Fees

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63360 USD / year

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63360 USD / year

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In-State

63360 USD / year

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Living costs

Hempstead

United States

1300 - 2834 USD / month

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