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Master of Science (Linguistics)


Program Requirements


Two routes to the MSc are available: a thesis-based and a course-based route.

Thesis-based MSc


Students are required to complete a minimum of 21 units in coursework and a thesis.

Coursework:


  • LING 509  OR LING 602  
  • LING 510  OR LING 601  
  • Five 3-unit graduate-level courses
    • Courses will be chosen according to the student’s area of concentration, in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator and the student’s supervisor(s)
  • Additional coursework may be required.

Thesis:


  • Registration in a 900-level THES.

Course-based MSc


Students are required to complete a minimum of 27 units in coursework, including a 3-unit research project course.

Coursework:


  • LING 509  OR LING 602  
  • LING 510  OR LING 601  
  • Six 3-unit graduate-level courses
    • Courses will be chosen according to the student’s area of concentration, in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator and the student’s supervisor(s)
  • Additional coursework may be required.

Research Project Course:


Residence Requirement


The minimum period of residence for both the thesis-based and course-based MSc programs is two four-month terms of full-time attendance at the University of Alberta.

Length of Program


The time required to complete the MSc will vary according to the applicant’s previous training and the nature of the research undertaken; however, a minimum of three terms should be expected.

The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is four years.

The maximum time to complete the course-based MSc program is four years (see Time Limit for Completion of Graduate Programs ).