Overview

Language is a complex, species-specific system made up of several components (sounds, words, sentences, and meaning). The study of Linguistics gives us a unique window on the structure of the human mind and the mind's activity. Linguistics contributes to advances in many real world applications, including the development of technologies for speech and natural language processing, second language learning, and diagnostics and interventions for individuals with atypical language function.

Linguistics students at Northwestern University will develop critical, scientific thinking skills through learning across the subfields in linguistic science. Through course work, students will gain a solid understanding of scientific approaches to the study of language, using the scientific method of hypothesis testing, theoretically guided empirical exploration, and the application of scientific argumentation in the construction of linguistic theories.

Linguistics majors pursue careers in many different fields such as:

Acting and Acting Training
Advertising
Communication Consulting
Computer Industry
Editorial Work
Educational Testing
Foreign Service
Foreign Language Teaching
Government
Journalism

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language and Childhood

Language and the Brain

Language and Society

Language, Politics, and Identity

Language & Gender
Sound Patterns in Human Language

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

More details

QuestBridge Applicant: September 26
Early Decision Applicant: November 1
Regular Decision Applicant: January 2
Transfer Applicant: March 15

Language

English

Credits

45 alternative credits

units of credit

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

Linguistics View 451 other Bachelors in Linguistics in United States

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or Coalition Application
Official secondary school transcript and school report
Counselor recommendation
At least one teacher recommendation
SAT or ACT scores
Official proof of English language proficiency‡ (ONLY for applicants whose first/primary language is not English or whose secondary schooling has not been in English)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year
Out-of-State

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year

Living costs

Evanston

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Linguistics majors pursue careers in many different fields such as:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Evanston

Funding

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