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The Penn Linguistics Department is the oldest modern linguistics department in the United States.
We have outstanding programs in the core disciplines of syntax and phonology, as well as in semantics, discourse, historical linguistics, phonetics, sociolinguistics, and several other areas of cognitive science; we are rapidly developing a state-of-the-art program in psycholinguistics.
The University of Pennsylvania is also the home of the Linguistic Data Consortium (LDC), a compiler and distributor of linguistic materials for language engineering research.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Phonology
- Syntax
- Morphology
- Phonetics: Experimental
- Phonetics: Data Science
- Semantics
- Linguistic Field Methods
- Historical and Comparative Linguistics
- Language Variation & Change
- Developmental Psycholinguistics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Linguistics View 62 other PhDs in Linguistics in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Academic transcripts of undergraduate courses and grades, and any previous graduate work.
- TOEFL score for non-native speakers of English.
- A personal statement of your academic goals.
- Recommendations from at least three professors or others familiar with your academic abilities.
- A writing sample and other supporting materials.
Tuition Fee
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41544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 60 months. -
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In-State
41544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 60 months.
Some programs offer full funding, covering tuition for 4-5 years and providing a $38,000 stipend.
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Scholarships Information
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