Degree Requirements

This information will help you plan your program. Consult the Linguistics Section of the University Calendar for the most up-to-date information regarding course requirements. Course descriptions can also be found in the Course Listings section of the Calendar.

Requirements for a BA in Linguistics*

A major must include minimum of 30 credits, to a maximum of 48 credits at the senior level.

Students majoring in Linguistics must include the following courses in their program:

  • LING 101 - Introduction to Linguistics
  • LING 102 - Linguistics in Action
  • LING 204 - Syntax of the World's Languages
  • LING 205 - Phonetics
  • LING 308 - Morphology
  • LING 309 - Syntax
  • LING 310 - Phonology

Credits

  • ★3 at the 3xx level
  • ★6 at the 4xx - or 5xx-level

See also Bachelor of Arts (BA) Program requirements section of the Calendar for additional Faculty-level requirements.

Requirements for a Minor in Linguistics*

The following courses are required:

  • LING 101 - Introduction to Linguistics Analysis
  • LING 102 - Linguistics in Action
  • LING 204 - Syntax of the World's Languages
  • LING 205 - Phonetics
  • One of LING 308, LING 309, or LING 310
  • Two other courses in Linguistics 300 or 400 level.

The Faculty of Arts requires that ★6 must be at the 300- or 400-level.

See Bachelor of Arts (BA) Program requirements section of the Calendar for further requirements.


*This is for students admitted from September 2020 onwards. Students admitted before September 2020 must follow the program requirements section of the Calendar for the year they were admitted.