Bachelor of Linguistics
- Burlington, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A 4-year doctoral programme in Linguistics at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): 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
- Completed secondary school (or equivalent) with official transcripts and certified English translation
- Holistic review of grades and course rigour
- At least one recommendation
- English proficiency test unless waived
- College-specific course prerequisites
- Proof of one year of funds.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- Duolingo 110
- TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $49,713 - $50,713, $50,213 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Burlington campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Linguistics |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | First-year international undergraduate applicants are automatically considered for the UVM Presidential Scholarship, worth up to 30,000 USD per year for up to four years, subject to scholarship selection and renewal conditions. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Scholarships
First-year international undergraduate applicants are automatically considered for the UVM Presidential Scholarship, worth up to 30,000 USD per year for up to four years, subject to scholarship selection and renewal conditions.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $49,713 - $50,713, $50,213 USD per year. The application fee is $0 USD. The estimated living cost is $21,967 USD.
Accepted language tests: Duolingo 110, TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, IELTS 6.5.
First-year international undergraduate applicants are automatically considered for the UVM Presidential Scholarship, worth up to 30,000 USD per year for up to four years, subject to scholarship selection and renewal conditions.

