The M.A. in linguistics is a non-admitting degree. Language Sciences admits students for the Ph.D. degree in linguistics, and awards a master of arts degree to students in a UWMadison Ph.D. program upon the completion of the M.A. requirements. See the Linguistics Ph.D. program entry for details on admission to the Ph.D. program.
Linguistics MA at University of Wisconsin Madison
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Linguistics MA at University of Wisconsin Madison
Study Linguistics MA at University of Wisconsin Madison, a Master degree offered at its main campus in Madison , United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 2 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for September 7, 2027.
About Linguistics MA
- Articulates, critiques, or elaborates the theories, research methods, and approaches to inquiry or schools of practice in the field of linguistics.
- Identifies sources of data and assembles evidence pertaining to questions or challenges in the field of linguistics.
- Demonstrates understanding of linguistics in a historical, social, or global context.
- Selects and/or utilizes the most appropriate methodologies and practices.
- Evaluates or synthesizes information pertaining to questions or challenges in the field of linguistics.
- Communicates clearly in ways appropriate to the field of linguistics.
- Recognizes and applies principles of ethical and professional conduct.
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Linguistics MA at University of Wisconsin Madison
Entry Requirements
A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree comparable to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. You must have completed your undergraduate degree, or similar, before starting graduate school.
A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master’s degree. The Graduate School will use your institution’s grading scale. Do not convert your grades to a 4.00 scale.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 7
- TOEFLMin 93
English Program Requirements
Every applicant whose native language is not English, or whose undergraduate instruction was not in English, must provide an English proficiency test score. TOEFL scores must be submitted electronically via ETS. IELTS scores can be submitted electronically or by paper. Our office address is: UW-Madison Graduate School, Office of Admissions, 232 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI 53706. Your score will not be accepted if it is more than two years old from the start of your admission term. Country of citizenship does not exempt applicants from this requirement. Language of instruction at the college or university level and how recent the language instruction was taken are the determining factors in meeting this requirement.
Applicants are exempt if:
Tuition and Fee Information for Linguistics MA at University of Wisconsin Madison
Application Fee 60
Linguistics MA at University of Wisconsin Madison
University of Wisconsin Madison
United States of America, Madison