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BA Linguistics

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Carleton University

Program Overview

The field of Linguistics is concerned with the formal description and analysis of language. What is language How are languages organized How are they represented in the brain How do languages differ and how are they alike These are some of the questions you will examine if you choose to study linguistics. Carleton University is one of the leading universities in Canada in the fields of Linguistics, Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies, and Teaching English as a Second Language. SLaLS is recognized nationally and internationally for its research into both theoretical and applied linguistics. Faculty members carry out research in a variety of areas: syntax, phonology, psycholinguistics, historical linguistics, language acquisition, language teaching, curriculum development, language policy, language testing, adult literacy, educational linguistics, the development of writing abilities and the use of language in the workplace.

Program Key Stats

$33092 (Annual cost)



21 %

Eligibility Criteria

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6.5
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Additional Information & Requirements

A secondary school or high school graduation certificate, Official/original transcript(s) from high school and of any post-secondary studies completed, IELTS (Academic) 6.5 IELTS (min 6.0 each band), TOEFL ibT of 86 (22 in writing and speaking, 20 reading and listening), CAEL of 70 overall with a minimum score of 60 on each band, PTE of 60 (min 60 in each Communicative Skill), MELAB of 85 (min. score of 80 on each section)

Career Options

  • Linguist
  • Jobs in Teaching
  • training and education
  • Counselling and guidance
  • PR and communications

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