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BA/BS in Linguistics

York University

Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #322 =

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BA/BS in Linguistics is a bachelor's degree in Linguistics & Language Studies programme offered by York University in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years.

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Linguistics & Language Studies
Duration: 4 years

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Program details

Overview

This program leads to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Linguistics, offered full-time or part-time. Students study how language works, from sounds and sentence structure to meaning and communication, examining how languages are formed, how they change over time and how people acquire language from childhood. The curriculum also covers sociolinguistics, language diversity and applications of linguistics in artificial intelligence, giving students an analytical toolkit for studying human language across social and technological contexts. Entry is available in fall, winter and summer for both first-year and upper-year applicants. The program suits students interested in the structure and social life of language who want a research-oriented foundation for careers or further study in linguistics, language teaching, speech-language sciences, computational linguistics or related fields.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario high-school applicants need the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with ENG4U plus five additional 4U or M courses; the academic average required for admission is in the mid-70s, with a final academic average of 70% needed to maintain the offer, and equivalent province- and country-specific curriculum requirements apply to other applicants. Unless exempt, applicants must meet York's undergraduate English proficiency minimums published on the language-requirements page: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 120, or CAEL 60.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Summer

About York University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1959
Students: 53,500
QS rank: #322 =
Programs: 328
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Linguistics award?

York University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Linguistics & Language Studies on completion of this programme.

How long does BA/BS in Linguistics take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

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