Overview

If you select a language emphasis, your upper-division work in non-English languages will allow you to approach the cultures you study at an in-depth level that is especially beneficial for future academic study and intercultural understanding. The emphasis in Comparative Literature allows you to study 2 or 3 languages at an advanced level. The only emphasis completely in English (other than the BA requirement), the Cultural Studies emphasis allows you to select coursework from across campus on global and cultural topics.

The Student Experience

Consider joining a language club to practice your language skills and meet other students. All students complete a required practicum experience--a related study abroad, internship, CEL course, or research project with a faculty member.

Career Opportunities

The study of language and culture in the World Languages and Cultures major at University of Utah will prepare you for a variety of global careers. The WLC BA can prepare you for local and international work in translation, business, teaching, diplomacy, medicine, law, and social and community work. Students in World Languages & Cultures become K-12, world language and dual immersion teachers, administrators, or linguists, or entered the fields of publishing, international relations, Foreign Service, non-profit, and healthcare professions. Students also pursue further studies in graduate programs in their target language, comparative literature, and international studies, or professional degrees in law or medicine.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Exploring Humanities

Life Sciences

Social/Behavioral Science Exploration

Diversity
Fine Arts Exploration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salt Lake City, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit Your Application

Send Official High School Transcripts

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Submit Required Documents
Submit Proof of English Proficiency

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

32932 USD / year

≈ 32932 USD / year
Out-of-State

32932 USD / year

≈ 32932 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10480 USD / year

≈ 10480 USD / year

Living costs

Salt Lake City

United States

1000 - 1730 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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for World Languages and Cultures.

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Overview

The Student Experience

Career Opportunities

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

Salt Lake City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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