Master of Linguistics
- Ottawa, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A 4-year doctoral programme in Linguistics at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Linguistics can develop the ability to examine learning and communication needs
- Design context-appropriate educational or language activities and evaluate their effectiveness
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Researcher
- Professor or teacher
- Project manager
- Editor
- Publisher
- Translator
- Linguistic consultant
- Diplomat
- Entrepreneur
Curriculum
- Courses
- A comprehensive examination and a thesis
- With research in language acquisition
- Phonetics and language variation
- A master's in linguistics is required (applied linguistics MA does not qualify).
Entry requirements
Academic
- 4-year honours bachelor degree with B+ or better in major subjects and B- or better overall (https://graduate.carleton.ca/apply-online/minimum-requirements/)
- Some programmes consider a qualifying year
- English proficiency required unless exempt
- Additional academic criteria: B+ or better in major subjects
- B- or better overall.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale
- PTE Academic 5.0 writing
- Duolingo 4.5 other skills
- Institutional test 86 for tests before 2026-01-21)
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Previous Degree Certificate
- Proof of Funds for Study Permit
- Academic References
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the Linguistics admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Carleton360. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,402 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic Unit Not Confirmed |
| Department | Academic Unit Not Confirmed |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Linguistics. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left
Scholarships
Potential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Linguistics. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,402 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale, PTE Academic 5.0 writing, Duolingo 4.5 other skills, Institutional test 86 for tests before 2026-01-21).
Potential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Linguistics. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.