Overview

Our graduate programs at Memorial University of Newfoundland provide a strong foundation in core theoretical areas (phonology, syntax, morphology, etc.) and build from there. Research expertise and supervision are offered in first and second language acquisition, speech disorders as well as acoustic and articulatory phonetics, from both theoretical and experimental perspectives.

Languages taught within the Linguistics Department, and on which the department particularly encourages graduate research, include Algonquian (Montagnais/Naskapi, Cree), Inuktitut and Iroquoian (Cayuga). Memorial also offers a full range of courses in English, French, German, Russian and Spanish. Courses in Irish and Japanese are offered within the Linguistics Department.

Potential career options and outcomes

Researcher (private or public entities), professor/teacher, project manager, editor, publisher, translator, linguistic consultant (software/technology development firms; branding and marketing), diplomat, social/civic servant, entrepreneur

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Issues in Morphosyntax
Selected Topics in Transformational Grammar
Topics in the Syntax of a Selected Language
Principles of Language Acquisition
Selected Topics in Language Acquisition
Phonological Theory
Sociolinguistics
Comparative and Historical Linguistics
Language Disorders and Linguistic Theory
Experimental Phonetics
Seminar in Research Methods
Analytical Issues in Linguistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St. John's, Canada

Disciplines

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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

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to a Ph.D. program, the minimum requirements will normally be a Master's degree from a university of recognized standing, in an appropriate area of study.

Online application & application fee
Transcript(s) and confirmation of degree awarded
Two (2) letters of appraisal (references)
Resume or curriculum vitae

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Tuition Fees

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4497 CAD / year

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3462 CAD / year

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Living costs

St. John's

Canada

1159 - 1707 CAD / month

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