4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
The BS in Computer Science + Linguistics is an interdisciplinary degree jointly offered by the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science (Grainger College of Engineering) and the Department of Linguistics (College of Liberal Arts & Sciences). This program integrates computing fundamentals with the scientific study of language, offering a robust foundation for careers in natural language technologies and computational linguistics.
Focuses on natural language processing (NLP), speech recognition, machine translation, and language-centered AI
Emphasizes applications in language technology, AI, and human-computer interaction
Enables students to build programs that understand or produce human languagE
University Recognition & Accreditations:
UIUC’s Computer Science program is consistently ranked among the top 5 in the U.S.
UIUC is a global leader in AI and natural language processing research
Degree features an ABET-accredited CS curriculum foundation
Course Overview:
Year 1: Intro CS, Calculus, Gen Eds, Intro to Linguistics, Composition I
Year 2: Data Structures, Discrete Math, Syntax/Phonology, Gen Eds
Year 3: Algorithms, Semantics, CS/Ling electives, Statistics, Language & Society
Year 4: Advanced CS/Linguistics electives, Capstone or Research, Free electives
Access to undergraduate research in natural language processing, machine learning, or phonetics
Opportunities to work with faculty on AI and computational linguistics research projects
Capstone or senior project tailored to NLP or linguistics
Internships and co-ops with tech companies specializing in voice and language applications
Active student groups in CS, AI, and language technologies
Strong foundation for graduate study in CS, linguistics, NLP, or interdisciplinary AI programs
Prepares students for careers in big tech, language AI startups, or academic research labs
Comprehensive career support services at UIUC, including job fairs, interview prep, and resume workshops
Graduates are in high demand across sectors due to their bilingual fluency in computing and linguistics
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