Master of Arts in Linguistics

About this programme

Planned outage: Beginning Nov. 1, you will not be able to access the USask admission application and event registration system for up to six days. Learn more . Focused on research grounded in examining language structure, use, change, and contact, the M.A. in Linguistics at the University of Saskatchewan emphasizes advanced study through thesis‑based research. Through coursework and a defended thesis, students contribute research on languages, linguocultures, and language teaching. With the M.A. in Linguistics at USask, focused coursework and a substantial thesis enable research that sheds light on how languages work, change, and connect communities. The M.A. in Linguistics is a two-year, research-based Master of Arts program. Students in the program may choose between two concentrations: Applied Linguistics or General Linguistics. These two concentrations differ in their core course requirements. Please choose only one concentration when applying. Applicants will not be considered for both concentrations. The M.A. in Linguistics - Applied Linguistics involves coursework consisting of five three-credit-unit courses in linguistics and applied linguistics, as well as the writing and defense of an M.A. thesis based on independent research. Applied Linguistics focuses on the practical applications of linguistic research and takes a more interdisciplinary approach. Graduate students in this concentration can pursue original research related to anthropological linguistics, sociolinguistics, language maintenance in Canada and abroad, heritage languages of Canada, computation