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Master of Arts [M.A] [Linguistics] From University of Virginia

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Master of Arts [M.A] (Linguistics)

2 year

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Language,

Language

33,452/Yr

33,452 /Yr

The Master of Arts in Linguistics in University of Virginia consists of 30 credits.
The Program in Linguistics is administered by the Interdepartmental Committee on Linguistics, which makes all decisions on admission.
The purpose of the program is to provide training in general linguistics.
Students are encouraged to focus their studies in a particular area such as anthropological linguistics, TESOL, or an individual language or language family.
Graduates of UVa's Linguistics M.A. program place in top Ph.D. programs.
Those pursuing Ph.D.s in Linguistics have moved on to programs at Northwestern, Penn State, University of Michigan, University at Buffalo, University of llinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of California Santa Cruz, Yale, and elsewhere.
Others have moved on to Ph.D. programs in other fields, such as Communication Disorders, Education, and Anthropology.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	33452

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses	18176
Transportation	4000
Health Insurance	3308
Books and supply	1818
Total Cost	27302

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete a 4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent in related subject from an accredited university.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

54 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

Following are the required Documents:

Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
Writing Sample (in English)-The writing sample should preferably be on a linguistics or language-related topic. It should be a sample course paper or other essay that shows the applicant’s ability to frame a scholarly argument, discuss writings by others, and develop and support your view with appropriate instances.
English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE, etc.

Course Guides

Masters (MS) in USA: Colleges, Courses, Deadlines, Eligibility & Fees

VISA & Work Study

VISA

All nonimmigrants require a valid visa stamp in their passports before coming to the U.S. under any nonimmigrant status, including F & J. An exception to this rule exists for citizens of Canada (and Bermuda under limited circumstances), who are visa-exempt. All students must make sure that their passports are correctly stamped upon entry with their intended status.
F-1 and J-1 applicants must demonstrate to the U.S. consulate that they do not plan to reside in the U.S. permanently. These applicants should be prepared to provide the consulate with ample documentation that they plan to return to their home country.

Work Study

Federal Work-Study (FWS) is one form of financial aid offered to eligible University of Virginia students that is based on financial need and is earned through a student’s employment. It is a federal program administered by UVA’s Student Financial Services, which determines FWS eligibility and makes awards based on the student’s financial need. Eligibility is also based on being a full-time student, enrolled in a degree program, enrolled in at least 12 hours in a term.
Student Financial Services automatically considers work-study awards for eligible undergraduate students once their completed FAFSA, CSS Profile, and other requested documents are received. Graduate students must indicate their interest in FWS on their FAFSA. Annual award amounts range from $1,000 to $4,000 for undergraduate students and up to $5,000 for graduate students. Many job opportunities are available to eligible students.

Career and Placement after Course

Graduates of the program have also found employment in such diverse areas as:

Translation;
National security;
Law enforcement;
Software development;
English teaching abroad;
Language teaching in US middle schools,
High schools,
Community colleges, and
Government programs;
Community language revitalization; and
Other fields.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
AAUW International Fellowships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Gyandhan Scholarship	Scholarship per student 1,222/Yr$1,222	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Deutschland Stipendium Program	Scholarship per student 4,363/Yr$4,363	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
JN Tata Endowment Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Paul Foundation scholarships	Scholarship per student 20,174/Yr$20,174	Level Of StudyDiploma	TypeMerit-Based	View Details