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Introduction to Linguistics

Linguistics is the analysis of languages — from structure, how and why they change, to the way we learn and our unique way of speaking. By understanding how language is a part of everything we do, you can better understand how communication shapes our identity, relationships, and way of life.

What Will My Study Involve?

• Opportunity to learn from research conducted here at UC.
• UC offers many language studies to complement Linguistics, such as Te Reo Māori, Chinese, Russian, and Japanese.
• Study a minor in Linguistics within a range of bachelor's degrees so you can add communication skills and knowledge to other subjects.

Courses

Linguistics Major

For the major in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science, complete the following courses:

• 100-level: Two 100-level LING courses
• 200-level:
  • LING212 Sounds and Words
  • LING217 Grammatical Structure
  • One 200-level LING course
• 300-level:
  • LING310 Linguistics Research Report
  • One 300-level LING course Linguistics majors also need to include one 15-point course in a language other than English (or have equivalent language ability). This can be taken any year during the degree. You can choose from:
• Chinese
• French
• German
• Japanese
• Russian
• Spanish
• Te Reo Māori If you intend to go onto postgraduate studies you will need a B grade average in your Linguistics courses above 100-level.

Linguistics Minor

For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health, Product Design, Psychological Science, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:

• 75 points in 100 to 300-level LING courses, with at least 45 points above 100-level

Career Opportunities

Because linguistics is a scientific field of study and involves other areas like history and culture, you gain an in-depth understanding of language, how the brain works, and the use of language in our world. You will learn skills like analysis, research, innovative thinking, problem-solving, and cross-cultural communication. Career pathways could include:

• Translation and interpreting
• Marketing
• Proofreading and editing
• Language teaching

Qualifications

• Certificate in Arts
• Diploma in Arts
• Diploma in Science
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Arts (Specialisations)
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours
• Bachelor of Health
• Bachelor of Product Design
• Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability
• Bachelor of Sport
• Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership

Related Subjects

Choose an area that you are interested in and learn how UC's range of study options can let you study what you want to.

• Computational Linguistics: Develop theoretical and applied skills in computer modelling language.
• Psychology: Study behaviour and biological, cognitive, and social processes.