Overview

The Linguistics program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst can focus purely on linguistic theory, or combine Linguistics with another field or language. There are several interdisciplinary majors in which the study of Linguistics forms a significant part of the curriculum. It is also possible to major in linguistics alone or to minor in linguistics. If you are interested in discussing majoring or minoring in linguistics, or have questions about any undergraduate Linguistics courses, please make an appointment with one of the Undergraduate Advisors, or stop by during office hours.

Career Opportunities in Linguistics

In the past, the study of linguistics was focused on preparation for a Ph.D. and a career as a college professor. But recent developments have brought radical changes to the employment environment for linguists. New companies and new products appear every day that call upon the skills of linguists. People trained in linguistics are now involved in enterprises like these:

documenting endangered languages such as with the Rosetta Project.

working in the field of law. (Larry Solan, who earned a Ph.D. from UMass in Linguistics, is willing to advise Linguistics majors interested in law.)

creating machines capable of reading aloud to the blind.

development of computer programs for "speech recognition" -- turning spoken language into typed text, taking plane reservations over the phone, and so on.

developing software to translate webpages or other documents from one language to another.

giving new products names that have the right positive associations. (Linguists are responsible for the name of the Cadillac Catera for instance.)

creating new tests of language and reading skills.

teaching English in Japan.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

How Language Works: Linguistic Theory

Syntax

Speech Sounds and Structure

Phonetics for Linguists

Semantics

The Sounds of Englishes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A complete Common Application (including the UMass questions)

Official high school transcript (grades 9 -11) or Secondary School Exams

Official transcripts for all completed college coursework

Letter of recommendation

Application fee of $85 (unable to waive)

English Language Proficiency Requirements

(Optional) SAT and/or ACT scores

Tuition Fee

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International

40882 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40882 USD per year during 48 months.
National

40449 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40449 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

17772 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17772 USD per year during 48 months.

Regional Tuition: $33,512

Living costs for Amherst Center

1228 - 2543 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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