Overview
About the program
Linguistics at the University of South Carolina has an interdisciplinary focus, while providing our graduate students with a strong background in linguistics theory. Students are trained to pursue research and teach in a wide range of linguistic sub-disciplines.
The program affords students the opportunity to take coursework or pursue specializations in areas such as English/French/German/Spanish linguistics, historical linguistics, linguistic anthropology, philosophy of language, phonology, psycholinguistics, second/foreign language acquisition and teaching, semantics, sociolinguistics and syntax.
Programme Structure
Areas of concentration include:- Anthropological Linguistics
- English/French/German/Spanish Linguistics
- Historical Linguistics
- Philosophy of Language
- Phonological Theory
- Psycholinguistics
- Second/Foreign Language Acquisition
- Sociolinguistics
- Syntactic Theory
- Teaching English as A Second/Foreign Language
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 120 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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- Priority Deadline (for assistantship consideration): December 15
Language
Credits
- 60 graduate credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree or 30 beyond the master’s
Delivered
Disciplines
Linguistics View 71 other PhDs in Linguistics in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or international equivalent)
Required Documents
- Official Transcripts
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- TOEFL/IELTS Score (international students)
- Personal Statement
- Writing Sample
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Tuition Fee
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International
29760 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 120 months. -
National
29760 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 120 months. -
In-State
13734 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6867 USD per semester during 120 months.
Living costs for Columbia
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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