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Linguistics Honours (B.A.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

The 60-credit B.A. Honours in Linguistics covers the sub-areas of linguistics with breadth and depth and includes an Honours thesis emphasising independent research.

Faculty: Arts  |  Department: Linguistics  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

Phonetics (LING 330), Phonology 1 (LING 331), Semantics (LING 360), Syntax 1 (LING 371) and a two-term Honours Thesis (LING 480).

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Entry requirements

Faculty of Arts (B.A.), Ontario high school applicants: 4U English or French is required; the typical minimum admission grade range (top 6 English or French courses) is high 80s to low 90s. Honours students must maintain a program GPA of 3.30, earn B+ in three of LING 330, 331, 360 and 371 and in the Honours thesis, and keep a minimum CGPA of 3.00. First Class Honours requires a CGPA of 3.50 and a minimum A- in the thesis.

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