BA Linguistics at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The BA in Linguistics studies the structure, use and psychology of human language, including how it develops in children, changes over time and is used in society. UMass Linguistics is a major centre for theoretical, experimental and field linguistics and was ranked second in the United States in the QS 2022 world rankings.

Faculty: College of Humanities & Fine Arts | Department: Department of Linguistics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Linguistics major options include Linguistics, plus combined options with German, Japanese, Philosophy, Portuguese, Psychology and Spanish.

Career pathways

Careers in academia and any field demanding research skills and analytical abilities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First-year applicants to UMass Amherst (all undergraduate majors): complete Common Application including the UMass questions, official high school transcript (grades 9-11), official transcripts for any college coursework, one letter of recommendation, and a $90 application fee. SAT/ACT scores are optional (test-optional policy). Minimum high school units: English 4; Mathematics 4 (Algebra II minimum, including math in senior year); Natural Science 3 (labs); Social Science 2 (one course in US history); Foreign Language 2 of the same language; Electives 2. Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English proficiency.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year applicants: the Common Application opens August 1; the Early Application deadline is November 5; the Regular Decision deadline is January 15; the FAFSA priority deadline is March 1.

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