Master in Linguistics (Master's)

On the Lisle campus, students can take part in clubs, organizations, intramurals, leadership opportunities, athletics, campus ministry, and community volunteer work. Lisle is one of Benedictine's campus locations, alongside Mesa, Arizona, with additional options in China, Vietnam, and online. Small classes and a low student-faculty ratio support a setting where professors and advisors can know students personally.

Benedictine began as St. Procopius College in 1887 and has grown within the Catholic intellectual tradition. Its educational approach combines personal and spiritual growth with preparation for lives of meaning and purpose, welcoming students of all cultures, racial and ethnic identities, genders, faiths, and no faith. Academic options span the Goodwin College of Business and Liberal Arts, College of Science and Health, and School of Education.

Programs include fields such as accounting, business analytics, computer science, biology, chemistry, engineering science, education, communication arts, criminology, and nursing, with study available in Lisle, Mesa, China, or online depending on the program. The university offers 42 undergraduate majors, 17 graduate degrees, three doctoral programs, and 17 certificate programs. International undergraduates are reviewed for scholarships upon admission and may be eligible for up to $20,000. Applicants with overseas credit need an official course-by-course evaluation, and English proficiency requirements apply. Short-term and exchange students work through formal agreements with their home institutions.

Students in this programme engage in applied linguistic research and develop teaching strategies for English language learners through a structured cohort model. They analyze language structure and use in real-world educational contexts, particularly in multilingual settings. The programme emphasizes practical application of linguistic theory in teaching and learning environments. It is delivered through a blended format tailored for international students in Vietnam.

Focus areas include Second Language Acquisition, TESOL Methods and Materials, World Englishes, Translation Studies, Applied Linguistics, Language Teaching Research.

The programme requires 36 credits, all of which are for the TESOL concentration. Coursework includes core linguistics classes and specialized TESOL training, with a final research project or presentation required.

Graduates work as English language teachers, language program coordinators, or educational consultants in international schools and language institutes.

Applicants must submit official transcripts, a one-page essay, two letters of recommendation, and complete an interview. International students must meet TOEFL or IELTS language proficiency requirements. A GRE is not required.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. Blended delivery, cohort-based, part-time format; typically completed over two years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 77% of applicants.