Colleges and Universities Offering Ph.D in Linguistics in Canada

Institutions Offering Ph.D in Linguistics

University of Calgary, Calgary
Course Entry Requirements:
GPA
A minimum of 3. GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

Minimum education
A master’s degree in linguistics, or a master’s degree in a related field with significant training in linguistics at the graduate level, normally including at least one graduate course in syntax and one graduate course in phonology.

Work samples
A sample of previous work in linguistics or a related field (e.g., a seminar paper or Master of Arts thesis).

Documents
A statement of purpose specifying the applicant’s research interests and reasons for wishing to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Calgary

Reference letters
Three

Test scores
None

Course Duration: Four years full-time; six years maximum
Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's
Course Entry Requirements:
-Master’s degree in Linguistics. An MA in Applied Linguistics does not qualify for entry to the PhD program

Course Duration: 4 years

Mode of Study: Full time
University of Toronto, Toronto
Course entry requirements
-University of Toronto MA in Linguistics, or its equivalent, with at least an A– average.

Course duration: 4 years

Mode of study: Full time
McGill University, Montreal
Course Entry Requirements:
-should have completed a B.A. with a specialization in linguistics