Overview

Linguistics is the study of human language as a universal part of human behavior and thinking how languages are put together, what they have in common, the importance of language in human life and society, and how language is used to meet human needs.

When you pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in the Department of Linguistics, you immerse yourself in the scientific study of language and its structure, including the study of sound systems, grammar, and meaning.

Key Facts

The Bachelor of Arts Major in Linguistics at Indiana University Bloomington introduces students to a variety of aspects of linguistic investigation, including:

language use

meaning and stylistics

language change and variation

training in linguistic analysis of phonetic, phonological, morphological.

The Linguistics Bachelor of Arts attracts students who love the broad study of language.

They enjoy studying foreign languages, and typically share some of the following qualities:

Desire to gain speaking and writing proficiency in more than one language

Interest in language structure and construction

Fascination with the importance of language in human life and society

Enthusiasm for wordplay and its use in analyzing language

Concern for language variation, history and preservation

Thirst for travel and study in other countries

Careers

As you earn this degree, you will also gain advanced proficiency in a foreign language. With a field methods option, you will gain practical skills and hands-on experience in research on language structure and use, working with speakers of undocumented languages.

As a Linguistics major, you may choose to focus on either linguistic analysis or on sociolinguistics in your electives and field method courses. You are also welcome to make your own topic selections among all the courses offered by the department.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language Structure Course

Phonology

Advanced Field Methods

Arts and Humanities

Sustainability Literacy

Critical Approaches

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, United States

Disciplines

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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

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application

Common Application essay or Apply IU 200-400 word IU-specific essay

Academic records

Demonstration of English proficiency

Financial documents

Application fee or waiver

SAT or ACT exam scores (optional)

Letters of recommendation (optional)

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

42294 USD / year

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Out-of-State

42294 USD / year

≈ 42294 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12142 USD / year

≈ 12142 USD / year

Living costs

Bloomington

United States

1071 - 1733 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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