MA

Linguistics

Learn more about studying Linguistics as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    39,000CAD
  • Start date
    Sep
  • University ranking
    781-790

Program overview

What Carleton University says about their program:

Linguistics is a programme offered at Carleton University. The programme provides a structured pathway for students who want to study this subject area in a higher education setting.

Delivered as part of the broader academic offering at Carleton University, Linguistics is designed to support students through a balanced mix of taught content and applied learning. The programme aims to build subject knowledge alongside transferable skills that students can carry into further study or work.

Students enrolled on Linguistics benefit from the wider learning environment at Carleton University, including the academic support and student services available across the institution. The programme is intended to give a clear, supported route through the chosen field of study.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Applicants must present official certified transcripts of academic records mailed directly to Carleton University by the registrars of the institutions attended.
  • Applicants who have taken only one year of study past the secondary school level may be required to submit an official transcript of high school marks mailed directly to Carleton University by the high school concerned.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    IELTS 6.5

  • TOEFL

    TOEFL 80

  • Duolingo

    Duolingo 105

  • PTE Academic

    PTE Academic 55 (minimum 47 in each Communicative Skill)

  • Cambridge (FCE/CAE/CPE)

    CAEL 70 (minimum 60 in each band)

Postgraduate

  • IELTS

    IELTS 6.5

  • TOEFL

    TOEFL 80

  • Duolingo

    Duolingo 105

  • PTE Academic

    PTE Academic 55 (minimum 47 in each Communicative Skill)

  • Cambridge (FCE/CAE/CPE)

    CAEL 70 (minimum 60 in each band)

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Academic transcripts from your educational institution(s).
  • Results of an English proficiency test taken by TOEFL/IELTS/CAEL, if applicable.
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Scholarships at Carleton University

  • Entrance Scholarships

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    Renewable entrance scholarships for first-time incoming students with strong admission averages. Carleton's admissions scholarship page presents these alongside the international President's Welcome Award.

  • President's Welcome Award for International Students

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    Automatic entrance award for international undergraduate applicants applying for September 2026. Carleton lists values from CAD 2,000 to CAD 5,000 depending on grades at admission.

  • Richard Van Loon Scholarship

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    Award listed by Carleton's International Student Services Office among scholarship and award categories for international students.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Carleton University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Carleton University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    From CAD$31,808 to CAD$49,655

  • Postgraduate tuition

    From CAD$19,013 to CAD$35,580

Funding

Carleton offers a variety of funding opportunities to our students. As a new or current graduate student, there are a number of internal, external and special awards that you can apply for.

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What is the cost of living near Carleton University?

Category Cost  (in Canadian Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,839
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,449
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$134
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$68
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$60Range: $34 to $100· Canada average
Monthly public transport pass$138
Monthly grocery basket$264
Books and study supplies (monthly)$117
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$61

Visa requirements for Carleton University

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at Carleton University.