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Master of Arts in Linguistics
36 Credit Hours
2 Years Study Duration
ِArabic Language Language
Master Study Degree
Regular Education Study Mode
Available Admission Status

Master of Arts in Linguistics

Credit Hours 36
Study Duration 2 Years
Language ِArabic Language
Fees Free (Morning Period) - Paid (Evening Period)
Study Mode Regular Education
Study Period Morning Period - Evening Period
Study Degree Master
Admission Status Available

Overview

The Master of Arts in Linguistics – Department of Arabic Language is a specialized academic program focused on studying the theoretical and applied aspects of the Arabic language from a modern linguistic perspective. The program aims to prepare researchers specialized in Arabic linguistics.

Objectives

  1. To equip students with scientific research skills and modern tools in linguistic studies.
  2. To provide society with qualified academic, scientific, and research professionals capable of contributing to the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
  3. To employ modern technology in linguistic studies in ways that serve the Arabic language.
  4. To study linguistic heritage while engaging with the developments of contemporary linguistic research.
  5. To promote religious, national, and research values in graduates.

Program Jobs

  • University teaching
  • Teaching in pre-university education
  • Linguistic proofreading in both public and private sectors
  • Journalism and media
  • Linguistic editing in both public and private sectors
  • Providing linguistic consultations
  • Digital content creation

Requirements

General Requirements:

  1. The applicant must be a Saudi national or have an official postgraduate scholarship if they are non-Saudi.
  2. Must hold a bachelor's degree from a Saudi university or a recognized foreign university in Arabic language studies.
  3. ⁠Must have good conduct and be medically fit.
  4. Must provide two academic recommendations from professors who have previously taught them.
  5. ⁠If employed, the applicant must obtain approval from their employer for their studies.
  6. ⁠The applicant's GPA must be at least "Very Good" in undergraduate studies.
  7. ⁠Must achieve a minimum score of 60 in the written exam conducted by the college. Upon passing the written exam, applicants will be ranked based on the following criteria:
    • ⁠50% - Undergraduate GPA (score decreases if GPA is lower).
    • ⁠25% - Personal interview score (score decreases if interview performance is lower).
    • 25% - General Aptitude Test for University Graduates, with a minimum required score of 70 (score decreases if the aptitude test score is lower).

Specific Requirements:

  1. ⁠The proposed number of accepted students in the first year is 20.
  2. Program name in Arabic: ماجستير اللغويات, and in English: Master of Linguistics.
  3. ⁠Applicants with distance education degrees are not accepted.

Scholarships

Scholarships are not currently available