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The University of Florida provides Master of Arts in Linguistics programs with both thesis and non-thesis options. This MA program equips graduates for advanced linguistic studies or diverse professional paths in education, research, and various industries. Our curriculum focuses on developing students' ability to recognize and analyze linguistic patterns - both structural and practical - and effectively utilize this expertise in academic and real-world settings. Mastering these analytical and descriptive competencies requires extensive writing practice and direct interaction with authentic language materials. We strongly recommend that MA candidates pursue research initiatives within their specialized fields, guided by an advisory committee.
Students must have a recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution. For applicants with a bachelor’s degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores that are acceptable to the applicant’s intended academic unit or, for select programs, at least 465 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
For applicants from countries (including Puerto Rico) where English is not the official language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 550 paper, or 80 Internet; International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 77, or documented successful completion of the University of Florida English Language Institute program.