Overview

Second Language Acquisition graduates at Carnegie Mellon University will have developed a strong interdisciplinary approach to the investigation of the development, use, and maintenance of second languages, along with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct high-quality empirical investigations.

Features

They will learn to critically integrate old and new knowledge to produce real-world applications in the areas of language teaching, language learning, language policy, and language maintenance.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Strong commitment to cross-linguistic and cross-cultural factors in second language learning.

The program emphasizes research in the context of multiple languages. Admission to the program requires an advanced level of proficiency in at least one of the languages taught by the department (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish) in order to carry out research and teach in that language.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-12 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies View 210 other PhDs in Language Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Three letters of recommendation from people familiar with your academic and professional work.

Language Proficiency Assessment Form. Evidence of proficiency in a second language, sufficient enough to be able to teach one of the languages offered in the department (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish).

A statement of research area interest and career goals.

A sample of thoughtful analytic work or a research paper.

Application Fee.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

53000 USD / year

≈ 53000 USD / year
Out-of-State

53000 USD / year

≈ 53000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

53000 USD / year

≈ 53000 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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

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