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BAM - English - Linguistics - MA

Fall Deadlines

Standard Deadline: August 16, 2027

Spring Deadlines

Standard Deadline: January 08, 2027

Summer Deadlines

Standard Deadline: June 23, 2027

Academically strong Mason undergraduates with a commitment to research or graduate or professional studies can apply for an accelerated Master’s program and earn a Bachelor’s and a Master’s in as little as five years.

Application Requirements

College Transcripts Goals Statement Recommendation Letters
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Program-Specific Instructions

Preparing to Apply

Prior to submitting your application, meet with the Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's (BAM) Coordinator, director of your undergraduate program and with the director of the master's program.

  • Applicants to the accelerated MA must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Applicants should have a satisfactory performance in LING 306 and one other LING course
  • Applicants must submit:
    • Transcript
    • Goals statement (1-2 pages) explaining interest in the program
    • Two recommendation letters, preferably from current or previous professors/instructors 
  • Go over your schedule for completion of the undergraduate degree
  • Plan appropriate graduate course work
  • Be familiar with the policies for accelerated master's programs