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Master of Applied Linguistics
University of Massachusetts Boston
- Boston, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Linguistics is a 4.5-year graduate programme offered by Department of English at the NAU Flagstaff campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Applied Linguistics and apply discipline-appropriate methods
- Assess relevant evidence
- And communicate informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Education Teachers (Postsecondary)
- English Language and Literature Teachers (Postsecondary)
- Instructional Coordinators
- Interpreters and Translators
Curriculum
- Plan of 81 units over about 4.5 years. Study is organised as Master's-level work relevant to your research interests (36 units)
- Statistics Coursework (9 units)
- Seminars (9 units)
- Graduate electives (12 units)
- Dissertation (15 units).
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an international equivalent (most 4-year degrees accepted
- Most 3-year degrees
- Including Indian BA/BSc/BCom
- Not considered equivalent)
- Programme-specific requirements (GRE/GMAT
- Letters
- Statement of purpose
- CV)
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an international equivalent (most 4-year degrees accepted, Most 3-year degrees, Including Indian BA/BSc/BCom, Not considered equivalent), Programme-specific requirements (GRE/GMAT, Letters, Statement of purpose, CV)
Language tests
- TOEFL PBT 600
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
How to apply
- Review the graduate program requirements and admission deadline. Complete the UMass Boston online graduate application. Upload university transcripts
- a statement of purpose and a current resume or CV. Provide recommendation contacts and any additional materials required by the specific program. Pay the application fee unless an applicable waiver is approved. Submit the application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $32,419 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Boston campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Liberal Arts |
| Department | Department of Applied Linguistics |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $32,419 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,023 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL PBT 600, IELTS 6.5.