Overview

The Linguistics program of University of Rochester emphasizes a balance of theoretical and empirical work that encourages the use of first-hand evidence and gives our students the ability to understand, challenge, and defend theoretical claims.

The linguistics major explores the structure of human language, including formal tools for collecting, describing, and analyzing linguistic data. The major also draws on courses offered by other departments and programs within the college, cutting across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

Key facts

The Lingusitics majors may also consider our special Masters programs in which they may complete an MA or MS in linguistics in the year following their BA.

The students learn to reason analytically, think critically, and express themselves clearly. As a result, they graduate prepared for advanced study or career opportunities, be it in linguistics or other fields, such as computer science, teaching, speech pathology, translating, or law.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Linguistic Analysis

Language Sound Systems

Grammatical Systems

Semantic Analysis

Morphology

Tools for Language Documentation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester, United States

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

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130

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100

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7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Secondary school transcript

Teacher recommendation (one required)

School report/counselor recommendation

Mid-year report

Final transcript

College transcript

Official Test Scores

Writing sample

English language exam results

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

69030 USD / year

≈ 69030 USD / year
Out-of-State

69030 USD / year

≈ 69030 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69030 USD / year

≈ 69030 USD / year

Living costs

Rochester

United States

925 - 1350 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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Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Rochester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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