Burnaby,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Linguistics in Burnaby Canada | Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University
|
Burnaby Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
6,198
(c. USD4,456.91)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Our Master's Program features three distinct pathways – thesis-focused, project-focused, and course-focused options. Each pathway mandates the completion of 35 units and is designed to span two years (six academic terms). Admitted students receive guidance on which pathway(s) they may pursue, and switching between pathways requires formal approval from both the faculty advisor and Graduate Program Chair.
The Linguistics Department at Simon Fraser University provides graduate studies culminating in MA and PhD degrees. Graduate candidates enroll in courses, may secure positions as teaching or research assistants, and participate in scholarly investigations that may result in thesis or dissertation projects for some students.
Starting Fall 2023, we're enhancing our Master's program with three specialized pathways to better serve students' varied academic goals. Some candidates will combine coursework with thesis work, others will pair coursework with a practical project, while some will focus exclusively on coursework.
Linguistics research at SFU is distinguished by its interdisciplinary approach, methodological diversity, and varied theoretical frameworks. Our faculty members specialize in core disciplines while maintaining active research interests in complementary areas that enrich their primary fields of study.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A Bachelor's degree from SFU or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
A Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0/4.33 (B), or a grade point average of at least 3.33/4.33 (B plus) based on the last 60 units of undergraduate courses. Any graduate work is also considered. Individual graduate programs may set a higher admission grade point average.
Availability of supervisor
Admission to our MA and PhD program is dependent on suitable faculty availability and ability to supervise incoming graduate students. Applicants are not expected to have secured a suitable supervisor prior to application, however, the online application provides applicants the opportunity to indicate up to 3 faculty members with whom they share research interests. Faculty identified through this process will be asked to review the application for suitability and determine availability for supervision.
Linguistic prerequisites
An MA in linguistics
A developed area of specialization as demonstrated by a thesis, project, or extended course work.
For admission to the MA and PhD programs, students must be able to demonstrate an adequate background in linguistics. Applicants having little or no academic preparation in linguistics will not be admitted to the program. In most cases, we require applicants to have completed significant course work covering core areas in linguistics, as covered in the bullet lists above.
Strength of references
We require at least three (3) references, submitted electronically through the online application system.
Referees should include a combination of academic and professional references.
Quality of writing sample
This should preferably be a thesis, project, or paper written for a Linguistics course. Applicants should not submit co-authored papers.
The writing sample must illustrate an applicant's ability to:
Express ideas in clear and appropriate language
Sustain an argument and develop a logical conclusion.
Quality and appropriateness of statement of research interests
Applicants must upload to the online application system a brief statement (one to two pages), stating their background, motivation, research interests and career goals.
IELTS - Overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section. TOEFL IBT - 93, with a minimum score of 20 in each category. For the paper-based TOEFL test, the University normally requires a score of 580, with TWE 5. Pearson Academic (PTE) - Overall 65 minimum 60 in all of their sections.
A Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0/4.33 (B), or a grade point average of at least 3.33/4.33 (B plus) based on the last 60 units of undergraduate courses. Any graduate work is also considered. Individual graduate programs may set a higher admission grade point average.
Availability of supervisor
Admission to our MA and PhD program is dependent on suitable faculty availability and ability to supervise incoming graduate students. Applicants are not expected to have secured a suitable supervisor prior to application, however, the online application provides applicants the opportunity to indicate up to 3 faculty members with whom they share research interests. Faculty identified through this process will be asked to review the application for suitability and determine availability for supervision.
Linguistic prerequisites
An MA in linguistics
A developed area of specialization as demonstrated by a thesis, project, or extended course work.
For admission to the MA and PhD programs, students must be able to demonstrate an adequate background in linguistics. Applicants having little or no academic preparation in linguistics will not be admitted to the program. In most cases, we require applicants to have completed significant course work covering core areas in linguistics, as covered in the bullet lists above.
Strength of references
We require at least three (3) references, submitted electronically through the online application system.
Referees should include a combination of academic and professional references.
Quality of writing sample
This should preferably be a thesis, project, or paper written for a Linguistics course. Applicants should not submit co-authored papers.
The writing sample must illustrate an applicant's ability to:
Express ideas in clear and appropriate language
Sustain an argument and develop a logical conclusion.
Quality and appropriateness of statement of research interests
Applicants must upload to the online application system a brief statement (one to two pages), stating their background, motivation, research interests and career goals.
IELTS - Overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section. TOEFL IBT - 93, with a minimum score of 20 in each category. For the paper-based TOEFL test, the University normally requires a score of 580, with TWE 5. Pearson Academic (PTE) - Overall 65 minimum 60 in all of their sections.
Tuition
CAD
6,198