Ben-Gurion University of the Negev M.A. in Linguistics
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

M.A. in Linguistics

  • Be'er Sheva, Israel
  • Sde Boker, Israel

MA

2 years

English

Full time

Oct 2026

ILS 17,329 / per year *

On-Campus

* varies according to CPI index

Key Summary

About: Ben-Gurion University's Department of Foreign Literatures and Linguistics offers M.A. programmes in Linguistics and English Literature. Both thesis and non‑thesis tracks run two years and expose students to current research topics, academic discourse, research methods, critical reasoning and academic writing. The thesis track requires original research that adds to scientific knowledge. BGU promotes cross‑disciplinary collaboration, cultural exchange and immersion; you'll learn alongside Israeli and international peers on a welcoming, innovative campus.

Career Outcomes: Graduates enter research, teaching, language analysis, curriculum development or doctoral study. Career opportunities include linguist, language researcher, language teacher, curriculum developer, computational linguist or PhD candidate.

The Department of Foreign Literatures and Linguistics offers two Programs: an MA in English Literature and an MA in Linguistics.

Both the English Literature and the Linguistics MA Programs offer either a thesis (research) track or a non-thesis (general) track. Both are two-year Programs. All tracks have three objectives:

  • to expose students to current research topics in the field;
  • to engage students in academic discourse, research methodologies, and critical reasoning;
  • to train students in academic writing and the usage of professional literature.

All tracks are designed to take two years. Additionally, the goal of the thesis track is that students conduct original research and contribute to scientific knowledge.