Bachelor of Linguistics
- Ottawa, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A 4-year doctoral programme in Linguistics at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- 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
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent
- Grade and subject requirements depend on the education curriculum and the programme (https://admissions.carleton.ca/international/). English proficiency required unless exempt.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale
- PTE Academic 4.0 each band
- Duolingo 86 for tests before 2026-01-21)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 55 (47 each skill)
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Proof of Funds for Study Permit
How to apply
- Review the Linguistics in BSc admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Carleton360 or the relevant undergraduate application service. 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 | $39,000 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science |
| Department | Faculty of Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Linguistics in BSc. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
139 days left
Scholarships
Potential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Linguistics in BSc. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $39,000 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 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 4.0 each band, Duolingo 86 for tests before 2026-01-21), Cambridge PTE Academic 55 (47 each skill).
Potential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Linguistics in BSc. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.