The UCSC Master of Arts in Linguistics is a two-year graduate program housed within the Humanities Division. It is designed to provide advanced training in linguistic theory and methodology, preparing students for doctoral study or professional work in linguistics. Areas covered include phonology, syntax, semantics, psycholinguistics, and more. Students must complete at least nine courses (45 units) in core areas and electives, demonstrate reading competence in a foreign language, and complete a master's thesis based on original research. The department is known for strengths in theoretical and empirical linguistics, connecting foundational subfields and offering a collaborative research environment.