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Explore the science of language with a Linguistics degree - an exciting path for international students eager to understand how languages evolve, function and shape human communication across cultures and societies.

Linguistics is the study of human language or languages. As an academic discipline, linguistics can be classified as a social science, natural science, cognitive science or one of the humanities. The classification will depend on where you choose to study, and the content of your specific course.

Most linguistics degrees will cover the science of language and how it has evolved over time. As a linguist, you will be able to analyse languages, looking at all of the elements that make a language what it is.

During a Linguistics degree, you will study a range of topics. Some modules you might study include:

  • Phonology
  • Semantics
  • Typology
  • Analysing Grammar
  • Experimental Phonetics

During a masters in Linguistics, you will be able to build on the knowledge you gained at undergraduate level. Topics you cover could include:

  • Linguistics as Data Science
  • Societal Multilingualism
  • Language Acquisition
  • Psycholinguistics
  • Neurolinguistics: Language and the Brain

All Linguistics courses

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Linguistics PhD

University of Kent United Kingdom

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Applied Linguistics MA(Res)

Swansea University United Kingdom

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Linguistics MA

SOAS University of London United Kingdom

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Linguistics PhD

University of Alberta Canada

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Linguistics and Literary Studies: English Master

University of Antwerp Belgium

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Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics Bachelor Degree

Western Sydney University Australia

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BA (Hons) English Language and Applied Linguistics BA (Hons)

University of Nottingham Ningbo China China

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English Studies (Literature, Linguistics, Culture) Master Degree

Vilnius University Lithuania

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Clinical Linguistics / EMCL+ (research) Master Degree

University of Groningen Netherlands

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English for Knowledge, Culture and Innovation Bachelor Degree

University of Wroclaw Poland

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General Linguistics MA

University of Amsterdam Netherlands

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Linguistics MA

University of Mumbai India

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Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics PG Cert

University of Waikato New Zealand

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Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics Bachelor Degree

La Trobe University Australia

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