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    Language Documentation and Description (MA)

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    Rochester, USMAIn-person2 years
    $68,800.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    34%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    32
    Credits
    $70.00
    App fee

    Language Documentation and Description (MA) at University of Rochester is a 32-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Rochester, US. Tuition is $68,800.

    About the program

    The program provides training in linguistics and the practice, methodology, and technology of language documentation and description, including collection of primary data such as audio, video, and written records, and analysis of linguistic structures. It covers core linguistics areas like phonology, syntax, semantics, and morphology, along with track courses in preserving linguistic diversity and field methods.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Feb 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min No minimum score
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Recommended minimum score of 95
    IELTS
    required
    Min Recommended minimum score of 7

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $16,146.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Language Documentation and Description (MA) at University of Rochester cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Language Documentation and Description (MA) at University of Rochester is $68,800 across 32 required credits.
    Is Language Documentation and Description (MA) at University of Rochester online or in-person?
    Language Documentation and Description (MA) at University of Rochester is offered in-person.
    How long does Language Documentation and Description (MA) at University of Rochester take to complete?
    Language Documentation and Description (MA) at University of Rochester is structured around 2 years and 32 credits.
    How competitive is Language Documentation and Description (MA) at University of Rochester?
    Language Documentation and Description (MA) at University of Rochester reports an acceptance rate of approximately 34%.
    What work-permit options follow Language Documentation and Description (MA) at University of Rochester?
    Post-completion work rights for Language Documentation and Description (MA) at University of Rochester: 12 months OPT (US)