The MA in Linguistics (or the equivalent) is required for admission to the doctoral program.

Language Requirements -
Candidates must have an adequate knowledge of English. Most of the courses are offered in English. Under the regulations of the University of Ottawa, examinations and assignments may be written in French or in English.

Transfer from Master's to PhD -
Students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Linguistics at the University of Ottawa may, exceptionally, be allowed to transfer to the doctoral program without completing the master's. To take advantage of this option, they must:

Complete 3 compulsory courses (LIN 5315, LIN 5317 and LIN 5318) and an optional course in the master's program with a minimum grade of A- or better in each,
Provide letters in support of the fast-track from professors in two of the courses mentioned above,
Provide a letter of recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee of the Department,
Provide the name of the professor who has agreed to supervise the doctoral thesis.
The transfer must take place within twelve months of initial enrollment in the master's, the student must enroll in the PhD program in the 4th term at the latest. Please note that the minimal admission average requirements for the doctoral program must also be met. Following the transfer, all the requirements of the doctoral program must be met. The total number of course units required is 30 (12 at the master's and 18 at the doctoral level).


TOEFL 84 (Overall), 24 (Writing), 20 (Individual)/IELTS 6.5 (Overall), 6.5 (Writing), 6 (Individual) (Internet-based)