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MA/MS in Linguistique

Université du Québec à Montréal

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Offered by Université du Québec à Montréal in Montréal, Canada, MA/MS in Linguistique is a master's degree in Linguistics & Language Studies programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 712 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

Also offered as: Bachelor's Degree, Doctorate

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Linguistics & Language Studies
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 712 / credit

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: etudier.uqam.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Master's in Linguistics (Maîtrise en linguistique) at Université du Québec à Montréal deepens students' knowledge of linguistics and introduces them to scientific research. The 45-credit thesis-based programme comprises 21 credits of coursework, drawn from required and elective courses covering core linguistic subfields, plus a 24-credit thesis (mémoire) consisting of original research. An optional concentration in cognitive science is available and does not add credits beyond the regular programme. Coursework spans areas such as phonetics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and computational linguistics, and admission requires prior undergraduate coursework in the discipline's core subfields. Full-time completion takes two years; part-time study takes four years. Admission is open at the fall and winter terms, with courses offered during the day. The programme is classified in UQAM's tuition class B.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.20 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a specialized bachelor's degree, or the equivalent, in linguistics, completed with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale. Candidates must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of French, in both comprehension and production, oral and written, and sufficient written comprehension of English. Applicants must also have completed specific undergraduate coursework covering phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January

About Université du Québec à Montréal

“L'effet UQAM”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1969
Students: 34,845
Programs: 245
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Linguistique award?

Université du Québec à Montréal awards a Master's Degree in the field of Linguistics & Language Studies on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Linguistique take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does MA/MS in Linguistique cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 712 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

Can MA/MS in Linguistique be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Université du Québec à Montréal.

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