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Overview
The Communication Sciences and Disorders - Language Acquisition program at McGill University is designed to provide enriched training focused on the scientific exploration of language acquisition by different kinds of learners in diverse contexts.
Key Features
- Students in the Language Acquisition Program are introduced to theoretical and methodological issues on language acquisition from the perspectives of cognitive neuroscience, theoretical linguistics, psycholinguistics, education, communication sciences and disorders, and neuropsychology.
- In addition to the SCSD Ph.D. requirements, students in this program must complete 3 credits of coursework in language acquisition outside their home department, and three interdisciplinary seminars (2 credits each) and must include a faculty member in the Language Acquisition Program on their thesis committee
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Language Acquisition Issues
- Advanced Research Seminar
- Doctoral Comprehensive
- Language Acquisition Issues
- Univariate/Multivariate Analysis
- Social Justice Issues in Second Language Education
- Second Language Learning
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
90 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Communication Sciences Language Studies Linguistics View 3 other PhDs in Communication Sciences in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should normally have a master's degree with thesis or its equivalent in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related field (e.g., psychology, linguistics).
- Students who possess an appropriate bachelor’s degree or master’s degree without thesis will also be considered for the Ph.D. program, but, if admitted, must first complete a Qualifying year of coursework and a research project.
- All applications received by the application deadlines are automatically considered for any internal funding or awards made available to the Department for recruitment purposes. Students who apply for Fall admission generally have the most options with respect to applying for external funding as well as for being considered for internal support.
Tuition Fee
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International
32244 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16122 CAD per semester during 36 months. -
National
5248 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2624 CAD per semester during 36 months.
Funding
McGill University is committed to provide financial support for graduate education. Through Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) and other academic units, McGill is working to increase the number of student fellowships and scholarships, exploring new avenues for student support, and making it easier to disburse existing funds. Our competitive funding support offers, coupled with Montreal’s low cost of living, makes graduate studies at McGill a wise educational investment.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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