Program Vision:

A reputable MA program in Linguistics internationally recognized for promoting quality education, interlingual and intercultural research, professional values, and community engagement.

Program Mission:

To provide the students with in-depth and specialized knowledge as well as academic, and professional skills in the field of theoretical/applied linguistics to address local and global language needs.

 

Program Goals: 

The program goals cover a wide range of target areas with direct bearing on quality education, innovative research, cutting-edge linguistics technology, and enhanced employability:

1. To promote the study of English language and linguistics more closely, critically, andcomprehensively to expand students’ existing knowledge in the fields of applied and theoreticallinguistics.

2. To train highly-qualified faculty members to teach linguistics in Saudi Universities or provideconsultancy to professionals in the field.

3. To build in graduates’ profound insights in linguistic analysis using current emerging theories thatare linked to interdisciplinary research.

4. To train students to use a wide range of electronic tools and software packages available toprofessional linguists and educators to investigate issues and communicate conclusions andrecommendations.

5. To equip students with up-to-date knowledge of research paradigms in linguistics studies to helpthem progress to autonomous study in the phase of proposal design and results in a dissertationthat contributes to knowledge in the field.

6. To help students engage in societal projects in terms of intercultural communication, and byemploying their critical thinking and problem-solving skills within the framework of nationalidentity and Islamic civilization.

7. To encourage students to develop patterns of ethically correct professional behavior combinedwith leadership skills to meet the requirements of their career prospects.

Student Admission and Support

General admission requirements pursuant to the university by-laws regulating higher studies in general:

The applicant to this program should fulfill the following requirements:

1. Saudi nationality or beneficiary of an official scholarship on an exchange program for non-Saudis.

2. Holder of a university degree (Saudi or other recognized university).

3. Commendable ethical behavior and medically fit.

4. Two letters of recommendation delivered by the applicant’s former instructors.

5. Employer’s permission if applicable.

6. The student is not authorized to simultaneously enroll in two programs.

7. Paying the Program Fees. Yearly updated fees are available on university website.

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Department’s admission requirements for enrolling in the Linguistics MA program:

a) BA degree in one of the following majors with GPA 3.75 (out of 5.00) and above:

▪ BA in English Language

▪ BA in English Literature

▪ BA in English Language and Literature

▪ BA in English Language and Linguistics

▪ BA in English Language and Translation

b) The applicant must have completed the following BA courses:

▪ Introduction to linguistics

▪ At least one course in phonetics/phonology

▪ At least one course in semantics/pragmatics

▪ At least one course in syntax/morphology

▪ At least on course in teaching methods (for applicants to the applied linguistics track)

c) At least 80 points in the Post-Graduate General Aptitude Test (Qiyas).

d) At least (6.5) general score in the IELTS academic test or its TOEFL equivalent with (6.5) special score in the writing and reading tests.

e) The applicant must pass the department’s admission test and interview.

f) Selection of the best candidates having prior experience and training record in case of equal applicant scores or excess in number of applicants to the program.

g) C.V.

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▪ Student E-services (link)

▪ MA Linguistics PLOs Results (link)

▪ Three Semester Curriculum Plan خطة برنامج ماجستير الآداب في اللغويات مع توصيف البرنامج والمقررات - مناهج المستقبل.pdf