BA(Hons) Linguistics
Course Overview
Linguistics is the scientific study of how language actually works, exploring how people communicate and how language evolves across different cultures, contexts, and communities. This course moves beyond rules to investigate the dynamic nature of human language, from its acquisition and structure to its social nuances and global diversity. It provides a powerful foundation for a wide array of careers that require deep analytical and communication skills.
Key Program Highlights
- Explore the science of language, including how children acquire it, how it changes over time, and why dialects and accents develop.
- Gain analytical and critical thinking skills by deconstructing language structure, meaning, and use in real-world situations.
- Prepare for a global career with a practical TESOL minor, equipping you to teach English to speakers of other languages.
- Open doors to diverse fields including tech, law, education, publishing, media, and speech therapy.
- Learn from a degree that values descriptive analysis over prescriptive rules, focusing on how language is truly used.
Course Overview
Linguistics is the scientific study of how language actually works, exploring how people communicate and how language evolves across different cultures, contexts, and communities. This course moves beyond rules to investigate the dynamic nature of human language, from its acquisition and structure to its social nuances and global diversity. It provides a powerful foundation for a wide array of careers that require deep analytical and communication skills.
Key Program Highlights
- Explore the science of language, including how children acquire it, how it changes over time, and why dialects and accents develop.
- Gain analytical and critical thinking skills by deconstructing language structure, meaning, and use in real-world situations.
- Prepare for a global career with a practical TESOL minor, equipping you to teach English to speakers of other languages.
- Open doors to diverse fields including tech, law, education, publishing, media, and speech therapy.
- Learn from a degree that values descriptive analysis over prescriptive rules, focusing on how language is truly used.
