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:

LING 911 - Masters Research Project

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 & Postdoctoral Studies is four years.

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