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:
During a masters in Linguistics, you will be able to build on the knowledge you gained at undergraduate level. Topics you cover could include:
Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics Bachelor Degree
Western Sydney University Australia
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University of Nottingham Ningbo China China
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Vilnius University Lithuania
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University of Groningen Netherlands
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University of Wroclaw Poland
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University of Reading United Kingdom
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University of Waikato New Zealand
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