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Masters Degrees in Linguistics in the USA

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Linguistics and English as a Second Language MA

University of North Texas (UNT) United States

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Study a Linguistics Masters in the USA in 2025

Linguistics as an academic discipline has been around for many years. Humans have long had a fascination with our languages, including how they came to be and how they continue to evolve with each new generation. As a student of linguistics you will have the opportunity to cover topics ranging from the history of linguistics to the linguistic theories of contemporary society.

During a masters in Linguistics, you will be able to build on the knowledge you gained at undergraduate level. Topics you cover could include:

  • Linguistics as Data Science
  • Societal Multilingualism
  • Language Acquisition
  • Psycholinguistics
  • Neurolinguistics: Language and the Brain

Study in the USA

With over 1.1 million international students choosing the USA as their higher education destination each year, the country is one of the most popular study abroad destinations in the world. There are consistently many USA based universities and colleges ranked within the top 100 in the QS World University rankings, and it is not uncommon for the top 10 rankings to be dominated by American universities as well. As one of the biggest countries in the world, you will have many choices when it comes to deciding where you want to study abroad.

See our detailed guide to studying in the USA for international students.

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