The department offers a 15-unit thesis-based program leading to the MA degree in linguistics. The Master's program culminates with research leading to a thesis. The program is designed to give students the opportunity to specialize in the area of their thesis while also providing them with the essential tools for linguistic analysis. Based on their background and interests, students design their own programs in consultation with their supervisor.

Course Requirements

The MA degree requires 9 units of course work plus thesis:

• LING 503 or 508 and LING 505 or 510                 3.0
• Three other graduate-level courses                      4.5
• One other course at the 300, 400, or 500 level   1.5
• Thesis (LING 599)                                                    6.0

 

Language Requirement
MA students must satisfy the language requirement for PhD students (described below) for one language. For master's students going on to the PhD at the University of Victoria, satisfaction of the master's requirement will count towards the PhD requirement.

Thesis
Students will present and defend a thesis proposal. The thesis work in LING 599 is normally awarded 6.0 units of credit. Students must defend their thesis orally as part of program requirements.

Program Length
Students are expected to complete the program in two years.

For further details on any of the program components, please consult the Department of Linguistics Graduate Brochure.