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Master of Arts in Linguistics

California State University - Northridge

USA,California

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 16,542/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 70

Application Fee

Aug 2025

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USA, California

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1972

Total Students: 38,310 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330, United States

Overview
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Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Arts in Linguistics

Program Overview

A master's degree in linguistics offers you a great range of choices, from cognitive studies to computational linguistics or language education.

Why Earn a Master's in Linguistics?

A master's in linguistics provides you with a solid foundational knowledge of the traditional core areas of linguistic analysis, as well as a deeper specialization in a chosen subfield.

Advanced training in linguistics can prepare you to work on speech recognition, text-to-speech synthesis, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, user research and computer-mediated language learning, among many other areas.

Or you might want to use your linguistics background to develop materials for teacher training or design assessments. Many applied linguists are involved in teacher education and educational research.

Why Study Linguistics at CSUN?

A Strong Foundation

Students in our program take a range of advanced courses, covering all of the major subfields in linguistics. Individualized electives allow you to tailor the program to meet your career goals.

Committed to Your Success

We are committed to each student's success and are focused on equity and inclusion. Our faculty members are dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service, with the knowledge that an appreciation of linguistic and cultural diversity is a crucial aspect of an inclusive society.

A Graduate Project of Your Own Design

In order to complete your degree, you'll submit a comprehensive graduate project, presenting it publicly during your last semester. While working on this project, you will develop skills for professional presentation and demonstrate an advanced level of proficiency in relation to research, pedagogy and writing.

What You'll Learn

Our M.A. program will give you an understanding of the core areas in linguistics at an advanced level. You'll take 10 core courses from the fields of language, literature and civilization, including:

Syntax
Semantics and Pragmatics
Seminar in Cognitive Linguistics
Seminar in Phonology
Foundational Concepts of Phonetics and Phonology
Foundational Concepts in Linguistics
Foundational Concepts of Language Development and Acquisition
Seminar in Sociolinguistics
Research Methods for Linguistics
Seminar in Syntax

In consultation with your advisor, you'll choose two additional courses from many pre-approved courses. Examples include:

Structure of the Spanish Language
Bilingual/Multilingual Teaching Strategies
Computational Linguistics
Literary and Rhetorical Genre Theory

To complete your degree, you'll submit a comprehensive graduate project.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 70

Tuition Fee

CAD 16,542 per year

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

Living Cost in California State University - Northridge

CAD 18,304 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 - 7.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 85
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 64.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 115.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 68.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Associated Students International Matador Scholarship:

Award amount: $3,000
Eligibility: Continuing international students (F-1 status) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.5 (graduate)
Requirements: Academic ability, financial need, and promotion of international student involvement

Associated Students Dianne F. Harrison Award:

Award amount: $500
Eligibility: Continuing international students (F-1 status) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.5 (graduate)
Requirements: Academic achievements, future educational and career goals, and student involvement

Dianne F. Harrison Leadership Award:

Award amount: $8,000
Eligibility: Continuing CSUN undergraduate students who entered as freshmen in Fall 2023 and completed at least 30 units
Requirements: Leadership involvement, academic achievements, and campus involvement

MSP Tanni Block Memorial LGBTQIA+ Scholarship:

Award amount: $1,250
Eligibility: Continuing undergraduate or graduate students (including international students) with a minimum GPA of 2.0
Requirements: Advocacy and involvement with LGBTQIA+ communities, leadership experience, and commitment to inclusivity

Alumni Higher Education Program:

Award amount: $1,000
Eligibility: CSUN alumni pursuing graduate education at CSUN with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.5 (graduate)
Requirements: Academic achievements, personal statement, and letter of recommendation

International Graduate Student Program:

Award amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Continuing international graduate students (F-1 status)
Requirements: Academic achievements and graduate student status

Work Permit

PGWP

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):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
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.