Master of Arts in English Linguistics

College

College of Arts

Campus

Rayyan - Dammam

Track

Arts and Education

Level

Postgraduate

Degree

MA

Gender

Female, Male

Years of study

2

Credit hours

30

Additional requirements

Written Dissertation

Program Mission: 

To provide high quality education and scientific research in the various areas of Linguistics to enrich language studies that serve the community. 

Program Goals:

1. Providing broad theoretical and practical knowledge of Linguistics.
2. Preparing postgraduate students to conduct innovative research in the fields of Linguistics.
3. Enriching universities, at local and regional levels, with highly qualified academics and researchers in the field of Linguistics who are able to serve the society in different areas. 

Program Graduates’ Attributes:

1. Qualified researchers in the field of linguistics who are Interdisciplinary and inter-culturally oriented.
2. Critical thinkers who are equipped to scrutinize phenomena to uncover linguistic issues and suggest recommendations.
3. Effective communicators.
4. Ethical and Responsible Individuals.
5. Effective technology users who  utilize digital and information technology skills for learning and research.

Program System

The program is conducted through courses and a thesis.

Credit hours

24 study units + 6 Thesis

Graduation Requirements

1. Passing in all subjects with a minimum grade of good and a minimum GPA of very good
2. Successful discussion of thesis before a panel of referees and the completion of corrections (if any) as per the instructions of the panel of referees.    

Guidelines

• MA Linguistics Handbook (Thesis).
• MA Linguistics Program Handbook (Coursework).

Admission Requirements

Admission to the program is subject to the Higher Education requirements of the Saudi universities and the admission requirements approved by the Department of English Board:

1. BA degree in English Language from any university approved by the Ministry of Higher Education with a minimum grade of B.
2. Passing additional complementary courses in linguistics in accordance with rules. 
3. Minimum score of (6) in IELTS or any other equivalent test.
4. Passing the written test and the interview conducted by the Department.

The program study plan applies a blended system of taught courses and thesis and has two specializations: General Linguistics and Sociolinguistics. Two academic semesters are dedicated to complete the taught courses: shared courses should be completed in the first semester, and specialized courses in any of the two above mentioned specializations should be completed in the second semester.

Upon completion of the taught courses, the student embarks on preparing the thesis in her area of specialization.

MA Linguistics Study Plan