Master of Arts [M.A] (Linguistics)
$32,589/Yr
- Students should work out their individual program in advance of beginning the program with an advisor in Linguistics keeping the following requirements and guidelines in mind. The M.A. degree requires the completion of 45 units; at least 36 of these must be in Linguistics. The coursework must include one introductory course in each of the areas of sound structure, syntax, and semantics, as well as four courses in the student’s area of specialization. If the student can make a compelling case, the department will allow up to 9 of the 45 units required for the M.A. to be in a department other than Linguistics.
- Courses from outside the Department of Linguistics must have clear linguistic content or contribute methodological knowledge that will facilitate the thesis project. No more than two courses taken for the M.A. program should be at the 100 level.Students must complete a research paper supervised by a committee of three faculty (normally this requirement is fulfilled by up to 6 units of Linguistics 398, Directed Research). The primary advisor should be a regular faculty member in the Department of Linguistics; students should discuss the selection of the additional two readers with the primary reader.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $32589 (USD 32589) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing | $20180 (USD 20180) |
Food | $8340 (USD 8340) |
Health Insurance | $1380 (USD 1380) |
Miscellaneous expenses | $9120 (USD 9120) |
Total Cost | $39020 (USD 39020) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2022 | $32589 (USD 32589) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a 4 years bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.
- Students who meet the above degree requirement with a strong technical background in engineering, physics, or a comparable science program are welcome to apply.
- The average cumulative high school GPA of students admitted to Stanford is 3.96 on a 4.0 scale.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Note: A three-year bachelor’s degree in any subject is not considered sufficient for graduate study at Stanford. A two-year master’s degree following the three-year bachelor’s degree from India is required.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
3 / 4
Minimum gpa
GPA
Required Document List
- Electronically submitted application and statement of purpose.
- Sample of a recent critical paper written in English (15-25 pages).
- Sample of a recent critical paper in French (15-25 pages).
- Electronically submitted unofficial transcripts from every post-secondary institute attended. Please do not send transcripts to the department; we will request official transcripts only from those students who receive an offer of admissions.
- Three letters of recommendation. One letter of recommendation should focus on your language skills. If you have a current ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) certificate, please upload it with your application (not required).
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Support Scholarships for Young Women | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
The Kay-Grant Group Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
FormSwift Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Hani Zeini Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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