Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 70 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 18,160 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Study Group - California State University San Marcos

  CAD 14,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 5.5  Minimum Listening - 5.0  Minimum Reading - 5.0  Minimum Writing - 5.5  Minimum Speaking - 5.0  
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 61.0  Minimum Listening - 14.0  Minimum Reading - 14.0  Minimum Writing - 19.0  Minimum Speaking - 14.0  
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 50.0  
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 95.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Careers

Students who major in linguistics acquire valuable skills such as analytical reasoning, critical thinking, argumentation, and clarity of expression, all of which are sought out in a variety of careers. Depending on the concentration chosen, career options include technical writing; advertising, marketing, and naming and branding; machine language and human/machine interaction; government analyst and the Foreign Service; standardized test design; and the law.

A Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics also prepares students for further professional and graduate programs which can lead to careers in Teaching English as a Second Language; K-12 and collegiate teaching; Speech-Language Pathology; bilingual services, including translating and interpreting; lexicography; dialect or language coaching; and language documentation.

Scholarships

California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) is offering incredible $1,000 USD scholarships for Fall 2025, and you don’t want your students to miss out!

Important Deadline: Students must confirm their place by 18 April 2025 to secure their $1,000 USD scholarship!

California State University San Marcos (CSUSM)
Students who have been admitted to CSUSM for Fall 2025 will automatically receive a $1,000 USD scholarship—no extra application required! Here’s the scoop:

• Available for both undergraduate and graduate students
• Split across Year 1: $500 for Fall 2025 & $500 for Spring 2026
• May not be combined with other scholarships for Year 1 (but additional funding may be available in Year 2 and beyond)
• Visa Denial? No worries! If a student defers to Spring 2026, CSUSM will honor the scholarship!

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

1. Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
2. Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
3. 24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.