Master of Linguistics MLing

at University of Canterbury

The MLing is a 180-point programme that consists of:

• a compulsory thesis, worth 90 points

• 90 points of courses from 400 or 600-level Linguistics and/or elective courses from the schedule.

Full-time students must complete within 1 year. Part-time students must complete the degree within 2–3 years.
 

You can choose from either:

• 90 points from 400 or 600-level Linguistics courses (excluding LING400 and LING480)
   

OR
 

• 60 points from 400 or 600-level Linguistics courses

• 30 points from these options

It is recommended you take no more than two taught courses in a given semester.

All students also complete the thesis course LING691 MLing Thesis.

Applicants for this degree need to have either:

• a bachelor’s degree with a major in Linguistics, with at least a B+ Grade Point Average in 60 points in Linguistics at 300-level; or

• any bachelor’s degree, and a Graduate Diploma in Arts in Linguistics, with at least a B+ Grade Point Average in 60 points in Linguistics at 300-level; or

• a bachelor’s degree with a major in Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Philosophy, Computer Science, a language, or a different major approved by the Head of Department of Linguistics, with at least a B+ Grade Point Average in 60 points of 300-level courses in the majoring subject, and achieved at least a B+ in LING400 English Structures (a distance-learning course which runs over the summer); or

• other approved qualifications of an equivalent standard.

In addition, all students must be approved to enrol.

FEES (NZD) 2022    180pt        $42,300

Graduates of the Master in Linguistics will be highly trained in the theories and contemporary methodologies of Linguistics and skillful in a range of complementary analytical, critical, and linguistic skills. These will include an understanding of:
 

• the internal structure of language and languages, including knowledge of phonetics, phonology, and syntax

• the relationship between English and other languages, including te reo Māori

• key geographical and social determinants of variation in language

• the role of language in constructing individual and group identities

• how language produces and reflects cultural change and difference.