Program type
Thesis, Course-based
Applied Linguistics (MA)
Primary campus
Sir George Williams (SGW)
Duration
2 years
Credits
45 credits
Start term
Fall
Program overview
The MA in Applied Linguistics examines how languages are learned and used, and the roles they play in society. Courses are divided into three clusters that give you a broad knowledge base in language, theories of learning, and second-language pedagogy. The city of Montreal is an ideal location to explore issues related to language policy, politics and teaching. You will benefit from a multilingual urban setting that includes a high proportion of trilingual youth. Join a diverse cohort of students who are pursuing research in second language teaching, psycholinguistics, oral and written production and the use of technologies in language teaching. Languages that students have worked on include Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Ukrainian and many more.
Program structure
Degree Requirements
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits.
Please see the Education Courses page for course descriptions.
Applied Linguistics MA (45 credits)
| 45 | credits chosen from one of the following options:
Applied Linguistics MA: Thesis Applied Linguistics MA: Course-based
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Applied Linguistics MA: Thesis (45 credits)
| 9 | credits of Required Courses: |
| 3 | credits chosen from: |
| 12 | credits from any of the following course groups:
Other Applied Linguistics Elective Courses
Note: Of the 12 credits of course groups, up to 6 credits may be taken outside the Applied Linguistics program with approval of the graduate program director. |
| 3 | credits: |
| 18 | credits: |
Applied Linguistics MA: Course-based (45 credits)
| 9 | credits of Required Courses: |
| 24 | credits from any of the following course groups: Other Applied Linguistics Elective Courses Note: Of the 24 credits of course groups, up to six credits may be taken outside the Applied Linguistics program with approval of the graduate program director. |
| 3 | credits: |
| 9 | credits: |
Focus on Theory Courses
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Focus on Language Courses
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Other Applied Linguistics Elective Courses
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Admission requirements
Admission Requirements
- Undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (B average).
- Academic concentration in second language acquisition, applied linguistics, pedagogy, education, or related discipline.
- Assets: professional experience in the field of second language teaching and learning or related areas; knowledge of a second language.
- Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.
Application process
Application deadlines
FALL
December 1 (all applicants)
WINTER
n/a
SUMMER
n/a
Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. In some cases, programs may continue to accept applications as long as there is space available.
International students: Considering the waiting period involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec, we strongly encourage international applicants to apply early and submit supporting documents prior to the deadline.
Tuition & funding
Tuition and fees
Tuition and fees of the program may depend on your student status, among other key factors. Estimate these costs based on the most common situations.
Awards and funding
Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. They come in the form of awards, teaching and research assistantships are offered at the time of admission to most students to allow them to focus on their research and studies. Research and thesis-based students are automatically considered for all entrance graduate awards when they apply to Concordia, provided they meet eligibility criteria. No separate application is required.
The Quebec and Canadian governments offer a number of competitive graduate scholarships. We encourage you to apply for these awards at the same time you are preparing your application.
Out-of-province students
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