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  • Ottawa, Ontario
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HomeUniversities in CanadaUniversity of OttawaMaster of Arts (MA) Linguistics

Master of Arts (MA) Linguistics

  • Course LevelPostgraduate
  • Course Duration1 Year
  • IntakeFall: September 2026

Course Description

  • The Master of Arts (MA) Linguistics program by the University of Ottawa explores the structure of language, its role in human activity, and its relationship to the biological and psychological human organism
  • Students can specialize in a variety of areas of linguistic research through the selection of relevant courses
  • These areas include theoretical linguistics (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics), first and second language acquisition, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, and sociolinguistics
  • The curriculum consists of courses such as Sociolinguistics, Psycholinguistics, Bilingualism, Dialectology, Phonology, Syntax, Semantics, Research in English Linguistics, and Research in Sociolinguistics
  • This program is governed by the general regulations in effect for graduate studies

Start Dates and Fees

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Duration1 Year
1st Year Tuition FeesCAD 28018
Intake
Intake
Fall: September 2026
Other Costs
Housing and food :8500.00
Textbook & school supplies :1600.00
Transit pass :436.00
Insurance :116.00
Cell phone plan :720.00
Internet :480.00
Clothing :300.00
Total :CAD 12152

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements
  • The BA with honors in linguistics (or the equivalent) is required for admission to the master's program
  • Applicants to the master's program whose BA with honors is in an area other than linguistics may be admitted to a qualifying program that will be established for each student, taking previous preparation into account
Additional Requirements
  • Personal details
  • Previous and current qualifications
  • Academic references
  • Transcripts
  • Language documents
English Language Requirements
  • IELTS : 6.50
    With 6.5 in Writing section
  • TOEFL : 86.00
    With 22 in Writing section
  • PTE : 60.00
    With 60 in Writing section
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  • Course LevelPostgraduate
  • SpecializationLanguage & Linguistics
  • Course Duration1 Year
  • 1st Year Tuition FeesCAD 28018
  • Intake
    Fall: September 2026
  • Application FeesCAD 110
  • Exam Score
    IELTS 6.50
    TOEFL 86.00
    PTE 60.00
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