Bachelor of Linguistics and Language Sciences
Linguistics – the scientific study of language – is a fascinating field that increasingly impacts a diverse range of disciplines, from anthropology and psychology to computer science and forensics. Sociolinguists, for example, study the social and cultural factors that influence communication, psycholinguists are interested in the relationship between language and the mind, computational linguists build computer models of language to enhance human– machine interaction, and forensic linguists help to solve crimes.
This degree – the only standalone linguistics degree in Australia – will develop your understanding of human language, and its uses and applications in human society. You’ll learn about the structure of language, human speech production and perception, how language is processed in the brain, how children and adult learners acquire language, how languages vary, and how language is used in different contexts and cultures. It will prepare you for a wide variety of careers in areas such as education, interpreting and translation, language documentation and revitalisation, editing and publishing, business, international relations and research.
KEY FEATURES
- You’ll learn how to analyse the structure of language from a range of perspectives, including how we produce, perceive, understand and use spoken language.
- You’ll learn about the commonalities and differences between the world’s languages from both technical and sociocultural perspectives.
- You can choose to focus on areas such as the relationship between language and society, how language is represented in the brain, how language develops in children learning their first language and in children and adults learning an additional language, speech and language disorders or hearing and its disorders, Indigenous languages, and forensic speech science.
- You’ll study in the most diverse and largest linguistics department in Australia, and in one of the best-equipped research and clinical environments in the world.
- This degree provides pathways for postgraduate studies in editing and publishing, applied linguistics, teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), accessible communication, translation and interpreting, and for research in a wide range of fields related to linguistics and language sciences.
- Macquarie is ranked among the top 100 in the world in linguistics (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2018).
SPECIALISATIONS
Choose from the following options:
- Applied Linguistics
- Child Language Acquisition
- Theoretical and Descriptive Linguistics
Campus Information
North Ryde
Sydney New South Wales 2109 Australia
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 7
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Studying hard and getting great marks doesn’t guarantee you a job. Most employers expect applicants to be skilled and experienced in the workplace. Working while you study is an excellent way to build your employability skills and gain life experience.
Why does it?
Employers appreciate any full-time, casual, or part-time experience like working in hospitality or retail, on a reception desk, or even in construction. They value this kind of experience because it shows that you can be responsible and professional. Working while you study builds professional skills that are essential for professional roles:
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Working independently
- Showing initiative
- Communication (verbal and written)
Working on and off-campus
CareerHub is Macquarie’s jobs portal, connecting you with external organizations that offer part-time, casual, full-time employment opportunities as well as internships, cadetships, and volunteer experience.
Finding an on-campus job is often ideal as it centralizes both study and work, but opportunities on-campus are limited. Opportunities can be found here:
- Campus Life manages the university's Sport and Aquatic Centre, Food and Shopping, Children's Services, Event Planning, and more.
- For other administrative, professional, and academic-related opportunities within departments and faculties, visit the university's employment page.
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PSW Opportunity
After completion of Bachelor's degree student is eligible for 2 years PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Course Code: 099145J
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
102600 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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