Overview

The Linguistics (Hons) BA course from Queen's University students explore how a language is structured, how is it acquired, how is it used in the production and comprehension of messages, how does it change over time.

They will try to answer questions relating to the nature of language such what all languages have in common or how do children learn a language.

Career opportunities:

Because language accompanies almost all human activities, and is the medium for many of them, Linguistics is a highly interdisciplinary study with connections to Philosophy, Psychology, Computer Science, Cognitive Science or Health Sciences.
Knowledge of linguistics is useful in a variety of careers including computer sciences, information and telecommunications, language teaching, speech pathology or audiology, or translation and interpreting, just to name a few.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Linguistics

Canadian English

Language and Power

Language Acquisition and Learning

Phonetics

Phonology

Morphology

Syntax

Historical Linguistics

Comparative Morpho -Syntax

Linguistic Analysis and Argumentation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kingston, Canada

Disciplines

Language Studies Linguistics View 177 other Bachelors in Language Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

54808 CAD / year

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7393 CAD / year

≈ 7393 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario students - $6,083.10/year

Living costs

Kingston

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

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Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Tuition Fees

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