Overview

Research in the Department covers a broad range of topics, with substantial coverage of syntax, semantics, morphology, phonetics, phonology, and pragmatics. In the Linguistics program from University of British Columbia we approach these topics from several different research traditions and backgrounds, with particular strengths in formal-theoretical linguistics, experimental and field linguistics, acquisition, and computational approaches to the study of communicative behaviour.

Features

Linguistics is the scientific study of human language. Linguists are interested in questions such as the following:

What are the structural properties of languages, at the level of sounds, words, sentences, and meaning?

To what extent are the languages of the world similar or different?

How is language acquired, by children and in adulthood?

How is it processed in the mind/brain?

How do people produce and perceive speech?

How do languages change over time?

Programme Structure

Research

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Applicants should browse faculty profiles and indicate in their application who they are interested in working with. No commitment from a supervisor prior to applying is necessary, but contacting faculty members is encouraged.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

33 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Linguistics View 18 other PhDs in Linguistics in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.

A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.

Many programs require a statement of interest, sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.

Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

Tuition Fee

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International

9690 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9690 CAD per year during 72 months.
National

5515 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5515 CAD per year during 72 months.

Living costs for Vancouver

1590 - 2686 CAD /month

Living costs

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