Master of Linguistics at Purdue University

Purdue University

United States of America, West Lafayette

University Rank:#88

The Linguistics at Purdue University is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in West Lafayette , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About Master of Linguistics

Purdue's Department of Linguistics offers a wide range of courses leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. M.A. and Ph.D. curricula encourage students to tailor their linguistics studies to their interdisciplinary interests. We offer a thorough grounding in the foundations of linguistics and opportunities to develop research and teaching skills, while also allowing students to specialize in an area of interest.

One of the main strengths of the department is the analysis of bilingual language systems. The department provides advanced training in the analysis and characterization of the linguistic and psycholinguistic development of bilingualism, broadly construed, in young children and adults. How does the bilingual mind process, develop, and maintain multiple linguistic systems? What characteristics do these systems have and why; how do they affect each other and relate to each other in the lifespan of bilingual speakers? What tools can be used to assess the degree of language acquistion and to facilitate language learning? These are vital questions in current linguistics research and the Purdue Department of Linguistics is uniquely situated to address them.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Linguistics at Purdue University

Entry Requirements

Degree Required: Completion of baccalaureate or equivalent degree from a college or university of recognized standing prior to registration as a graduate student.
Required Academic Transcripts: Transcripts in English from every institution of higher education attended regardless of degree completion.
Required Proof of Degree: Diploma not required unless degree conferral is not listed on transcript.
English Proficiency Requirement: Required. See the English Proficiency Requirements page for further information.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Linguistics at Purdue University

Application Fee 75

How to Apply for Master of Linguistics at Purdue University

For all applicants:

Create an Application Account to start your application.
Choose up to 3 campuses and/or graduate majors in priority order. Note: Not all graduate programs offer a third-choice option. (List of available third choice graduate majors.)
Submit results of required tests (if needed) for your graduate program (examples of tests: GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS).
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Prepare any additional documents based on your desired graduate program, including documentation for a 2nd or 3rd choice graduate program.
Pay the Nonrefundable Application Fee (not required for nondegree or teacher license applicants).

For degree-seeking applicants:

Upload Transcripts for every institution of higher education attended.
Submit a statement of purpose. If applying to a 2nd or 3rd choice graduate program, be sure your statement of purpose is all-inclusive, and supports your suitability for all graduate programs listed on your application.
Provide three Letters of Recommendation or the number required by your graduate program. If applying to a 2nd or 3rd choice graduate program, the program with the highest number of required recommendation letters will determine the minimum number of letters to be submitted.

For nondegree applicants:

Provide evidence of a bachelor’s degree (may be a transcript, copy of a diploma or a letter from your college/university verifying the degree).

For graduate certificate/teacher license applicants:

Upload Transcripts for every institution of higher education attended.

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Master of Linguistics at Purdue University

Purdue University

United States of America, West Lafayette