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Graduate Pathway in English - Linguistics (2-Semester Pathway) Leading to Master of Arts in English - Linguistics INTO Group - George Mason University INTO Group - George Mason University, USA

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USD 41590

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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70

TOEFL

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58%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Students who successfully complete an INTO Mason Graduate Pathway program in English - Linguistics are assured progression to a Mason graduate degree program upon submission of additional required application materials.

Upon successful completion of an INTO Mason Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your second semester of graduate study at George Mason University. This transition from an INTO Mason Pathway program to a university degree program is called 'progression'.

English - Linguistics-M.A.
The Master of Arts in English at Mason offers students the opportunity to enhance their skills of reading, writing, research and teaching with courses that encompass the wide range of contemporary English studies. Students can work in and across concentrations in literature, professional writing, rhetoric, cultural studies, film, folklore, linguistics, and the teaching of writing and literature. It offers the MA in field-specific concentrations as well as the opportunity to combine a concentration in one field with a certificate from another one. Many students use the MA for professional enhancement, or as an entry into teaching, professional writing, or doctoral study.

The linguistics concentration combines courses in linguistics with courses in some related area of language study, such as teaching English as a second language, bilingual education, or foreign language teaching. This course of study is designed to prepare students for teaching in one of these fields or for doctoral work.

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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Pathway

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Aug 2026, Jan 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6 IELTS Score
    70 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    52 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    100 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    58% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    41590

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    12000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    Undergraduate Scholarships:
    Regional scholarship
    Progression scholarship
    International scholarship

    Graduate Scholarships:
    Regional scholarship
    Undergraduate Scholarships:
    Regional scholarship
    • Limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • Applicable to International Year One or Undergraduate
    Transfer Program enrollments.

    Progression scholarship
    • Successful completion of International Year One or
    Undergraduate Transfer Program and matriculate to
    George Mason.
    • Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0 on International Year
    One or Undergraduate Transfer Program to qualify for
    $3,000 per year
    • Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.5 on International Year
    One or Undergraduate Transfer Program to qualify for
    $6,000 per year.
    • Maintain consecutive enrollment at George Mason
    as a full-time, degree-seeking student in an approved
    undergraduate program.
    • Renewable up to three years as long as the student
    remains in good academic standing, maintaining a GPA
    of 3.0+.

    International scholarship
    • No scholarship application is required since all directly
    admitted international students are eligible for
    scholarship consideration starting at $6,000.
    • Applicable to full-time first year Direct Entry degreeseeking
    international enrollments.
    • High academic standing is required.
    • Must have non-immigrant and non-resident status; an
    F-1 visa is also required.
    LINK: www.gmu.edu/financial-aid/types-aid/scholarships/masonscholarships

    Graduate Scholarships:
    Regional scholarship
    • Limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • Applicable to Graduate Pathway program enrollments.
    • Personal statement or scholarship interview may be
    required for some regions.
    Undergraduate Scholarships:
    Regional scholarship-$12,000 (Up to $12,000 on the first year)
    Progression scholarship-$3,000-$6,000 per year ($9,000-$18,000 in total)
    International scholarship-$80,000 (Up to $20,000 per year (renewable annually))

    Graduate Scholarships:
    Regional scholarship-$4,000 (Up to $4,000 on the first year)

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