Overview

You will discover the amazing human creativity that is involved in language—a creativity that manifests itself in things such as poetry, literature and our ability to communicate.

Gordon College is one of just a few Christian liberal arts colleges to offer a linguistics major.

Here, you will dig deep into the scientific study of language—but you will also have the opportunity to think alongside your peers and professors about the implications of the reality that God’s revelation has been transmitted to us through human language and culture.

Given our location in Greater Boston, you can attend events and lectures at larger universities, while experiencing the benefits of studying at a smaller liberal arts college.

What careers can I pursue with a major in linguistics?

The study of Linguistics hones skills such as critical thinking, analytical reasoning and the ability to understand nuances in language—all valuable for a wide variety of careers, including

Bible translator (e.g. Wycliffe)
ESL teacher
Interpreter
Written translator
Journalist
Language learning software developer
Publisher, editor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Linguistics
Sociolinguistics
Semantics and Pragmatics
Phonology and Phonetics
Syntax and Morphology
History of the English Language

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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Rolling Admission

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Essex, United States

Disciplines

Linguistics View 453 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

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online application
Schedule your admissions interview. Your admissions interview may be conducted by phone or Skype.
Send us your official academic records. These must be received from all secondary school(s). For transfer applicants, all records from universities attended are also required. Transcripts must be in English and be converted to the U.S. grading scale using SPANTRAN or WES.
Send us your test scores. We require results from one of the following tests: Duolingo, TOEFL or IELTS.
Complete our International Student Finance Form

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

33000 USD / year

≈ 33000 USD / year
Out-of-State

33000 USD / year

≈ 33000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

33000 USD / year

≈ 33000 USD / year

Living costs

Essex

United States

1369 - 2318 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

What careers can I pursue with a major in linguistics?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Essex

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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