Applied Linguistics (MA)

Faculty of Social Sciences Master of Arts

  • Main Campus

Teaching English as a second or subsequent language is a complex process, with a knowledge base combining such diverse areas as applied linguistics, language-teaching methodology, curriculum design and testing. Our Master of Arts program is designed to integrate these important elements in an educational experience promoting a high level of expertise and professionalism.

Program Pathways:

  • Thesis (full-time)
  • Major Research Paper – TESL stream only (full-time)
  • Course-based – TESL stream only (full-time and part-time)

Entry point:

  • September

Duration:

  • Thesis – 4 terms
  • Major Research Paper – 3 terms
  • Course-based – 3 terms

Application deadline:

  • January 15

Applications submitted after the deadline may be looked at on a first-come, first-served basis. International applicants interested in applying after the posted application deadline should contact the program for details on availability.

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General program inquiries
Graduate program director
Michael Karas
Graduate program coordinator
Lora Nero

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Admission requirements

  1. Check the university requirements and the program requirements.
  2. Complete the online application and submit the non-refundable application fee.
  3. Prospective students are required to make personal contact with potential supervisors and make note of this in the application process.
  4. You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program-specific materials:
    1. A Personal Statement of Intent
    2. Three references, preferably academic
    3. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)