Linguistics PhD at University of Wisconsin Madison
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    Linguistics PhD at University of Wisconsin Madison

    University of Wisconsin Madison
    University of Wisconsin Madison
    United States of America
    United States of America, Madison
    University Rank:#110
    Linguistics PhD at University of Wisconsin Madison

    University of Wisconsin Madison offers the PhD of Linguistics PhD as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Madison , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 5 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for linguistics phd and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on September 7, 2027.

    About Linguistics PhD

    Language Sciences at UWMadison is an interdisciplinary hub that houses the Ph.D. program in Linguistics. Students in this program earn a master of arts degree along the way to the Ph.D.no stand-alone M.A. program is offered.

    The Linguistics Ph.D. program focuses on research in formal theories of language (encompassing cross-linguistic studies in syntax, phonology, and morphology) and the documentation and revitalization of American Indian languages. Our program combines strong theoretical groundwork with opportunities in a diverse range of experimental and innovative research methodologies. Participating faculty come from Language Sciences itself as well as from related cognitive science and language departments across campus. In addition to core areas of linguistic theory, our faculty have expertise in first and second language acquisition, psycholinguistics, historical linguistics, dialect studies, and the linguistics of particular languages or cultural areas, such as Spanish and Latin American, East Asian, and Germanic. Students have access to courses, faculty advising, and research opportunities in all of these areas. Students work closely with their graduate advisors in establishing their own areas of specialization and in working out a coherent program within this larger framework.

    The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, a foreign language, or a related cognitive science, and a strong desire to use scientific methods of inquiry to push the boundaries of our understanding of how human language works.

    Visit the Language Sciences Research page for more information about the diverse linguistics research labs at UWMadison. Language Sciences also maintains a phonetics laboratory for teaching and research in experimental and acoustic phonetics.

    1. Articulates research problems, potentials, and limits with respect to theory, knowledge, or practice within the field of linguistics.
    2. Formulates ideas, concepts, designs, and/or techniques beyond the current boundaries of knowledge within linguistics.
    3. Creates research that makes a substantive contribution to the understanding of human language.
    4. Demonstrates breadth within their learning experiences.
    5. Advances contributions of the field of linguistics to society.
    6. Communicates complex ideas in a clear and understandable manner.
    7. Fosters ethical and professional conduct.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Linguistics PhD 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 PhD at University of Wisconsin Madison

    Application Fee 60
    Linguistics PhD at University of Wisconsin Madison
    University of Wisconsin Madison
    University of Wisconsin Madison
    United States of America

    United States of America, Madison

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