Denton,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Linguistics - Computational Linguistics in Denton United States | University of North Texas
University of North Texas
|
Denton United States
Visit institution website
for more information
Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,160
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Pursue a Linguistics MA with a Concentration in Computational Linguistics to research, refine, and advance language study technologies while enhancing human-computer interactions. Computational tools now permeate everyday life through voice-activated assistants, predictive text, and translation systems. Academically, CL represents the computational examination of language, bridging linguistics and technology. Students gain expertise in linguistic analysis, enabling them to create automated language processing systems. UNT emphasizes applying computational approaches to document endangered languages, combining two departmental specialties.
Computational Linguistics (CL) is an expanding high-tech field essential for developing innovations like smart assistants (Siri, Alexa) and IBM's Jeopardy-conquering Watson system.
Text analytics for market research represents another key application. This program meets the rising demand for language processing expertise, especially in artificial intelligence and cognitive technology sectors.
Voice assistants rely on sophisticated language processing chains encompassing speech recognition, comprehension, and automated responses. Creating these systems demands combined linguistics and computer science knowledge.
Students will acquire research methodology and technical abilities to solve practical challenges through linguistics. UNT stands among select institutions offering poetry and prose analysis courses, examining literary techniques that immortalize great works. The curriculum provides practical training in automated analysis, machine learning, programming, and related technical skills.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS
Qualification Requirements
A 500-word personal statement describing the applicant's interests in Linguistics, purpose in working toward an MA, and which faculty members at UNT you might like to work with and why,
Writing sample. This could be a term paper from an undergraduate class or an independent study paper on some topic in Linguistics or related subject. Paper lengths might vary from 5-15 pages or more. The purpose of the writing sample is to give the committee an idea of the applicant's abilities to write, deal with complex ideas, and craft an argument on an academic topic. Please be sure the paper is proofread and does not contain plagiarism or rely on AI.
A current vita or resume.
Three letters of recommendation (or two letters if you are applying for a Graduate Certificate)
To be eligible for admission to the MA with a major in Linguistics, applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate semester credit hours prior to receiving a bachelor's degree, or a 2.8 GPA on all undergraduate work. Department of Linguistics considers competitive scores on the Internet-based TOEFL examination to be in the range of 88 and above, and on the IELTS to be 6.5 and above. The department conducts a holistic review of all application materials and does not decline students based solely on a single factor of a given application.
Writing sample. This could be a term paper from an undergraduate class or an independent study paper on some topic in Linguistics or related subject. Paper lengths might vary from 5-15 pages or more. The purpose of the writing sample is to give the committee an idea of the applicant's abilities to write, deal with complex ideas, and craft an argument on an academic topic. Please be sure the paper is proofread and does not contain plagiarism or rely on AI.
A current vita or resume.
Three letters of recommendation (or two letters if you are applying for a Graduate Certificate)
To be eligible for admission to the MA with a major in Linguistics, applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate semester credit hours prior to receiving a bachelor's degree, or a 2.8 GPA on all undergraduate work. Department of Linguistics considers competitive scores on the Internet-based TOEFL examination to be in the range of 88 and above, and on the IELTS to be 6.5 and above. The department conducts a holistic review of all application materials and does not decline students based solely on a single factor of a given application.
Tuition
USD
32,160