Winnipeg,
MB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Linguistics in Winnipeg Canada | University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba
|
Winnipeg Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
6,069
(c. USD4,356)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Department of Linguistics provides Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs focused on Theoretical Linguistics. Students engage in innovative research across diverse linguistic fields, covering fundamental theoretical domains (such as phonology, morphology, and syntax) as well as interdisciplinary areas (including historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, and cognitive linguistics). The department actively promotes gathering firsthand linguistic data by working directly with speakers of lesser-studied and at-risk languages, while many students now also undertake valuable research using experimental methods and corpus analysis. Both degree paths involve required courses, comprehensive exams (for PhD candidates), crafting a thesis proposal, plus conducting research, writing, and defending a final thesis. The doctoral program additionally includes these key components: coursework, qualifying examinations, thesis proposal development, and the complete thesis process from research to defense.
Typical Completion Time - 4 years.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the program.
Admission decisions are based on the qualifications of the applicant as well as the ability of the Department of Linguistics and the University of Manitoba to serve the applicant's intended program of study and area of specialization.
To be considered for admission to the PhD in Linguistics program, you must have a minimum of a master's degree in linguistics or equivalent.
This program is strongly research-oriented; admission decisions are, therefore, based only in part on the applicant's academic record; the department's resources and interests also play an important role.
English language proficiency
IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program) - Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance) with a minimum of 65% overall
IELTS (Academic module) (International English Language Testing System) - 6.5 overall
Internet-based TOEFL - Overall score of 86 (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking - 20)
Pearson Test of English Academic - 61 overall
Cambridge Assessment of English at the C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency level - Minimum score of 180
Tuition
CAD
6,069