60 Best Linguistics Master's Degree Programs for 2025

Discover the leading Linguistics Master's Degree programs for 2025. Our list of 60 courses is tailored to help you excel in your chosen field with WeUni.

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MA in Applied Linguistics and TESOL

Anglia Ruskin University

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Online

United Kingdom

Foreign Languages and Literatures, Linguistics, Education

Master of Arts (MA)

Advance your career in language teaching, or even take it internationally. Explore the latest linguistics theories and apply them to your classroom practice. Study our MA Applied Linguistics and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) in Cambridge, a city famous for language teaching, and boost your career prospects with new critical and analytical skills. In this course, you’ll improve your theoretical understanding of language learning, which will help you to develop your professional teaching skills.

English

1 Year

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MA in English

Salisbury University - Perdue School of Business

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United States of America (USA)

Foreign Languages and Literatures, Linguistics, Literature

Master of Arts (MA)

The English Department at Salisbury University offers a variety of Master of Arts and post-baccalaureate opportunities for students wishing to further their study in various fields. While every graduate student’s experience ultimately depends on the energy, dedication, and imagination a student devotes to their studies, Salisbury University’s M.A.

MS in English

Winona State University

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United States of America (USA)

Foreign Languages and Literatures, Linguistics, Literature

Master of Science (MSc)

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree completed by the time of graduate enrollment, and the undergraduate degree should correlate to the course of study that the applicant wishes to pursue at the graduate level. In some cases, students accepted into the English Graduate Program may be required to take equivalency courses in certain subjects not covered by their undergraduate coursework. Strong application materials, as well as a minimum 3.00 GPA overall, figured on a basis of 4.0, and a minimum 3.25 GPA in undergraduate English courses.

MA Degree in German

University of Georgia - Franklin College of Arts and Sciences

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United States of America (USA)

Foreign Languages and Literatures, Linguistics

Master of Arts (MA)

Learning German sets you apart to employers and graduate schools. German proficiency is a valuable skill that speaks to your dedication and willingness to step out of the box. You can work closely with dedicated faculty mentors, which is not always feasible with larger academic departments.

English

2 Years

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Master of Arts in TESOL and Applied Linguistics

Indiana University - College of Arts and Sciences

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United States of America (USA)

Foreign Languages and Literatures, Linguistics

Master of Arts (MA)

The M.A. in TESOL and Applied Linguistics prepares teachers to work with adult learners of English in a wide range of ESL and EFL settings. The program is rooted in the intimate connection between research and practice in language learning and teaching. It melds linguistic, pedagogical, and contextual dimensions of classroom language learning, and emphasizes informed professionalism in the teacher's work.

English

2 Years

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Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA TESOL) / Applied Linguistics

Saint Michael's College

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United States of America (USA)

Foreign Languages and Literatures, Linguistics, Education

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master’s degree in TESOL (MATESOL) has drawn students from the United States and at least 60 other countries. It has been a part of Saint Michael’s College since 1962.This 4-week, 120-hour summer professional training program covers all essential aspects of English language teaching from a practical classroom perspective. It offers concrete experience with methods and techniques that reflect current principles of communicative language teaching and learning. Graduates of this program receive a Diploma in TESOL and are typically hired by English-language programs in the US and other countries.

International Master in Sociolinguistics and Multilingualism (M.A.)

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU)

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Germany

Social Sciences, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Linguistics

Master of Arts (MA)

The International Master in Sociolinguistics and Multilingualism degree program deals with the subject of the academic and social aspects of European multilingualism at the local, national and EU-wide level. It combines the components language and society.

German

2 Years

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MA Applied Linguistics

University of Nottingham Ningbo China

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China

Foreign Languages and Literatures, Linguistics

Master of Arts (MA)

Applied linguistics identifies, investigates, and offers solutions to language-related real-life problems, such as improving how languages are taught or how multicultural workplaces can improve communication between staff.

English

1 Year

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Master's Program in Japanese Literature and Calligraphic Culture

Shikoku University

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Japan

History, Cultural Heritage, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Linguistics, Literature, Art History

Master's Degree

The Master's Program in Japanese Literature and Calligraphic Culture has a curriculum combining literature, the voice of the spirit, and calligraphy, the graphical expression of the spirit. The program develops practical researchers and research-oriented practitioners who can play a leading role in responding to an era of spirituality, internationalization, and lifelong learning.

Master of Applied Linguistics

University of New England

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Online

Australia

Foreign Languages and Literatures, Linguistics, Translation and Interpretation

Master's Degree

With the advent of globalisation, issues relating to language and intercultural communication have never been more relevant. UNE's fully online Master of Applied Linguistics will give you the ability to understand the design of language, nuances and context of language and intercultural communication – invaluable skills in an increasingly interconnected world, and especially important when teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL).

English

1 Year

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Master of Education (Applied Linguistics)

University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

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Australia

Foreign Languages and Literatures, Linguistics, Education

Master's Degree

A Master of Education (Applied Linguistics) is ideal if you work with second language speakers and their communities, or in the fields of speech therapy and pathology, allied health, psychology or training in a variety of settings that requires skills in communication management and cross-cultural interaction.

English

1 Year 6 Months

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Master in Translation

École de Traduction et Interprétation ISTI – Cooremans

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Belgium

Foreign Languages and Literatures, Linguistics

Master's Degree

The second cycle will be mainly devoted to specific training in translation. It will discuss, starting from two foreign languages and into French, various types of translation representative of the professional landscape.

MSc in TESOL Education

University of Birmingham - College of Social Sciences

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United Kingdom

Linguistics, Education

Master of Science (MSc)

Our MSc in TESOL Education is for graduates with no or minimal experience of teaching English. Based in the School of Education, this Master's degree links English language teaching to wider issues of education. The MSc TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) degree in the University of Birmingham provides a solid grounding in practical language teaching skills, and in language learning and teaching research. You will create bespoke teaching and learning materials, and you will have the option to observe teaching in a range of schools.

English

1 Year

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MSc Mind Language & Embodied Cognition

The University of Edinburgh - School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences

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United Kingdom

Psychology, Linguistics

Master of Science (MSc)

This programme provides an intensive grounding in the philosophy of cognitive science its methodologies, research questions and techniques of research with an emphasis on issues surrounding situated and embodied cognition. You will study among one of the world’s largest and most vibrant postgraduate communities in philosophy, alongside internationally recognised leaders in the study of mind, language and embodied cognition. By choosing this programme, you will be entering one of the most exciting areas of contemporary research in philosophy of mind, an increasingly popular field in which many large unsolved problems remain.

English

1 Year

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MA in Translation

London Metropolitan University

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United Kingdom

Foreign Languages and Literatures, Linguistics, Translation and Interpretation

Master of Arts (MA)

A master's degree designed to help you start or advance a career in translation. The course meets academic and professional standards as well as the market demands of the translation industry, through a balanced and well-structured curriculum.

English

1 Year

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Masters in Applied Linguistics & Second Language Acquisition

Carnegie Mellon University Department of Modern Languages

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United States of America (USA)

Foreign Languages and Literatures, Linguistics

Master's Degree

The Master's in Applied Linguistics & Second Language Acquisition is a one-year, intensive program preparing U.S. and international students for a range of careers in language education and research, with opportunities to specialize in language learning research and teaching in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, and English as a Second Language (ESL).

English

1 Year

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MA in English

Georgia Southern University

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United States of America (USA)

Foreign Languages and Literatures, Linguistics

Master of Arts (MA)

The graduate program in English at Georgia Southern University prepares its students for a variety of careers and also for advanced doctoral work. Students who enroll in the Master of Arts program in English enjoy the engaging atmosphere of graduate study and work closely with faculty members.

English

2 Years

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Master of Arts in Biblical Languages

Pacific Rim Christian University

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United States of America (USA)

Theology and Religious Studies, Linguistics

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts in Biblical Languages is 49 semester hours and is for any person who desires to become familiar with the biblical and ancient languages in order to more effectively communicate its message to others. Upon successful completion of the Master of Arts in Biblical Languages, students will demonstrate: - The ability to successfully and responsibly engage Hebrew, Greek, and Latin texts, especially Scripture and other ancient and Christian literature. - The ability to potentially teach, preach, and write derived from their study of the languages.

Reading

University of Albany

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United States of America (USA)

Linguistics, Literature, Education

Master of Science (MSc)

Share your love of learning and literacy with children, teens, and adults in classroom and early childhood settings as well as nontraditional learning environments.

MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) English

McNeese State University College of Liberal Arts

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United States of America (USA)

Foreign Languages and Literatures, Linguistics, Literature

Master of Arts (MA)

Take your career and connection to literature to the next level with a Master of Arts in English from McNeese State University. With in-depth course instruction in literary criticism, critical theory, western literature, genre studies, and women in literature, our master’s degree in English builds on undergraduate foundations to prepare you for a doctoral degree, teaching at the high school or college level, or a number of other advanced language and communication-based careers.

Master's Degree, Linguistics

A Master's Degree is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities or colleges upon completion of a specific course of study. It typically requires one to three years of full-time study and allows students to specialize in a particular field or area of interest, enhancing their knowledge and skills for career advancement.

Linguistics is the scientific study of language, encompassing its structure, meaning, and use in various contexts. Linguists analyze language patterns, evolution, and communication to understand human language diversity and development. This field explores phonetics, syntax, semantics, and sociolinguistics, offering insights into how languages shape cultures and societies.