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Memorial University – St. John’s Campus

Linguistics

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School:

Faculty:

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Degree:

Bachelor

Field of Study:

Linguistics

Description:

Linguistics is the scientific study of human language, including language structure, language variation, language change, and the development of language, as well as the psychology and biology of language. Linguistics applies analytic methods to different facets of language, like childhood acquisition of language, sound patterning in language, and the ways in which social groups use language.

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Linguistics at Memorial University – St. John’s Campus

Length:

4 Year(s)

Cost per year:*

International:

$22,500

The cost is a sample for two semesters of a bachelor's degree program.

Careers:

Linguists

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*	70
Prerequisites:*	These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Applicants must have An Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent Grade 12 English ( U) Grade 12 (U) - (Advanced Functions/Calculus) Grade 12 Science (U) - (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) Grade 12 Social Sciences (U) Electives Application Form
Test Scores:	Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 79] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 58] or DuoLingo [min. 115] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 50-60]

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on March 27, 2026

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