Program Overview for MA in Applied Linguistics in Canada:
The MA in Applied Linguistics is a two-year research-based master of arts program. The Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics involves coursework (five three-credit-units courses) in the areas of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics plus writing and defending an MA thesis based on individual research.
Graduate students pursue original research on national and minority languages and linguocultures of Saskatchewan and Canada, as well as the research on languages and language teaching throughout the world.
In particular, we are interested in research projects related to sociolinguistics, language maintenance in Canada and abroad, heritage languages of Canada, morphology, syntax, phonetics, TESOL, second/foreign/native language acquisition, and other areas listed below. Students can also make inquiries about other possible areas of language-related studies.
These are the international student eligibility for the MA in Applied Linguistics in Canada
- A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
- a four year honours degree, or equivalent from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the field of study
- a minimum of nine credit units of Linguistics or Applied Linguistics courses at the undergraduate level
Other Documents Required are:
- Transcripts
- CV/Resume
- Three referees
Students with non-Linguistics BA degrees must have a strong background in Linguistics demonstrated in their transcripts (at least five general Linguistics courses). Contact the Graduate Chair, if you have questions about admissions requirements.
These are the domestic student eligibility for the MA in Applied Linguistics
- A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
- a four year honours degree, or equivalent from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the field of study
- a minimum of nine credit units of Linguistics or Applied Linguistics courses at the undergraduate level
Other Documents Required are:
- Transcripts
- CV/Resume
- Three referees
Students with non-Linguistics BA degrees must have a strong background in Linguistics demonstrated in their transcripts (at least five general Linguistics courses). Contact the Graduate Chair, if you have questions about admissions requirements.
These are the test eligibilities for the MA in Applied Linguistics to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MA in Applied Linguistics in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 86
- IELTS(academic): 6.5
The international student tuition fees and costs for MA in Applied Linguistics in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$90.00 | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,200.00/year (CA$850.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$14,489.60/year |
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| You will earn CA$14,489.60/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 11.32/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 11.32/h) at minimum wage of CA$11.32/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MA in Applied Linguistics in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$90.00 | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,200.00/year (CA$850.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$14,489.60/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$14,489.60/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 11.32/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 11.32/h) at minimum wage of CA$11.32/hour. | |||||||
Upon admission each student is automatically considered for all forms of available funding, which may include scholarships, teaching fellowships, and various bursaries. There are also special programs for international students from China, Mexico, and Ecuador.
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