Overview

The Linguistics and Anthropology Joint Major at Simon Fraser University is of special interest to those pursuing the certificate in Indigenous language proficiency or the certificate in Indigenous studies research, as well as to students interested in the anthropology of language, anthropological linguistics, or cognitive science.

Career possibilities

The world is changing rapidly and you have no way of knowing the full range of career opportunities available to you in the future. These occupations are traditionally associated with this program. Just don't be surprised if they look a little different by the time you graduate!

Aboriginal Relations Officer
Archive Assistant
Community Development Officer
Cultural Analyst
Ethnographer Assistant
Exhibit Assistant
Foreign Service Officer
Human Rights Officer
Labour Relations Researcher
Multiculturalism Educator
Museum Technician
Program Coordinator
Project Officer
Public Policy Analyst
Rural Development Officer
Social Survey Researcher
Travel Writer
Web Market Researcher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language, Culture and Society
Linguistics
Practical Phonetics for Indigenous Languages
Writing for Linguistics
Contemporary Ethnography
Ethnography and Qualitative Methods
Phonology
Syntax

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burnaby, Canada

Disciplines

Anthropology Linguistics View 48 other Bachelors in Linguistics in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.2

English requirements

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125

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Linguistics | Anthropology | Social Sciences
overall 2.25 cumulative gpa required for admission to the major/minor programs
passing grade in ling 220 required for admission to the major/minor programs
graduation from a university-preparatory senior high school (secondary school) for undergraduate admission
meet sfu's quantitative analytical skills requirements; minimum grade c-/60% in a junior/senior level acceptable math course
meet the university's english language requirement
fraser international college (fic) pathway available for applicants who do not meet direct entry requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37442 CAD / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7502 CAD / year

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Living costs

Burnaby

Canada

1600 - 2700 CAD / month

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Overview

Career possibilities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Burnaby

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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