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Graduate Programs
205.38
Linguistics
205.38 Linguistics
Department of Linguistics
4-32 Assiniboia Hall
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E7
E-mail: linggrad@ualberta.ca
205.38.1 General Information
The Department of Linguistics offers graduate programs in linguistics leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy.
The Department maintains extensive laboratory and computer facilities for a wide range of research in experimental phonetics and phonology; psycholinguistics and quantitative linguistics; corpus linguistics; cognitive linguistics; acquisition and bilingualism; field linguistics and language documentation; typology and language variation.
General Entrance Requirements
The Department's minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with an average of 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate work (or graduate work) at the University of Alberta, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
English Language Proficiency: The minimum acceptable score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is 600 (paper-based) or 100 (internet-based); on the Michigan Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) is 85. The minimum acceptable score on the IELTS is an overall band score of 6.5, with a score of at least 5 on each test band. The minimum acceptable score on the CAEL is no less than 60 with at least 60 on each subtest. Applicants should arrange for their English language test results to be sent directly to the department.
The GRE General Test is recommended for all applicants from North America and other areas where the test is available.
Financial Assistance
Graduate assistantships are normally available for a limited time for students in full-time study who make satisfactory progress toward a degree. Students will be expected to apply for competitive awards. Exceptionally qualified applicants seeking the PhD degree may be nominated by the Department for a University of Alberta PhD Scholarship or an FS Chia PhD Scholarship. Support for dissertation research is available on a competitive basis through internally administered research grants. Information is available at www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca
205.38.2 The Degree of MSc
Entrance Requirements
Candidates for the MSc must have completed, to the satisfaction of the Department, certain core courses in linguistics or their equivalents. Candidates who lack this preparation may be expected to undertake a year of qualifying studies before being admitted to the degree program.
Program Requirements
Two routes to the MSc are available: a thesis-based and a course-based route.
Requirements for the thesis-based MSc include a minimum of 
21 including two required courses (LING 601 and 602) plus a thesis. Course options must be chosen in consultation with the graduate coordinator and the student's supervisor. The minimum period of residence is two four-month terms of full-time attendance at the University of Alberta.
Requirements for the course-based MSc consist of a minimum of 27 at the graduate level including two required courses (LING 601 and 602) and a directed research project (LING 900). Course options must be chosen in consultation with the graduate coordinator and the student's supervisor. The minimum period of residence is two four-month terms of full-time attendance at the University of Alberta.
Students should demonstrate knowledge of a language other than English.
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.
205.38.3 The Degree of PhD
Entrance Requirements
Provisional candidates for the PhD must normally hold the equivalent of the MSc in Linguistics at the University of Alberta.
Program Requirements
Requirements for the PhD include completion of the MSc degree in Linguistics or its equivalent and a minimum of 21 including three required courses in the core areas of syntax and phonology, and two general papers plus a dissertation. Specific courses must be chosen in consultation with the graduate coordinator and the student's supervisor. The minimum period of residence is two academic years of full-time attendance at the University of Alberta.
Students should demonstrate knowledge of a language other than English.
Length of Program
The time required to complete the PhD will vary with the individual candidate; however, a minimum of three years should be expected.
205.38.4 Graduate Courses
Graduate courses can be found in §231, Course Listings, under the subject heading Linguistics (LING).
