Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Linguistics (Non-Thesis) - Formal Linguistic Theory in Athens United States | University of Georgia
University of Georgia
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Athens United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Linguistics is the scientific examination of language's intricate systems. This field encompasses phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics, studying both modern and historical languages from synchronic and diachronic perspectives. It investigates language form and meaning, aiming to develop theoretical frameworks that describe how people learn, use, and understand language. Scholars analyze speech sounds (phonetics and phonology), word formation (morphology), sentence structure (syntax), and meaning (semantics) through natural language examples, native speaker judgments, and experimental approaches. Learners can specialize in particular aspects of formal linguistic theory.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
An applicant's degree(s) need not be in Linguistics, but coursework or experience relevant to Linguistics is strongly preferred.
Applicants with a bachelor's or master's degree unrelated to linguistics may apply for either an MA or Ph.D., but admission to the Ph.D. program for such applicants demands exemplary qualifications.
Successful applicants for the M.A. and Ph.D. programs typically have undergraduate GPAs well above 3.0.
While there is no official minimum score required for admission, international applicants who wish to be funded by the department must possess a speaking score of 26 (TOEFL) or 7.5 (IELTS).
Applicants with a bachelor's or master's degree unrelated to linguistics may apply for either an MA or Ph.D., but admission to the Ph.D. program for such applicants demands exemplary qualifications.
Successful applicants for the M.A. and Ph.D. programs typically have undergraduate GPAs well above 3.0.
While there is no official minimum score required for admission, international applicants who wish to be funded by the department must possess a speaking score of 26 (TOEFL) or 7.5 (IELTS).
Tuition
USD
24,630