Linguistics modules comprise a lively mix of lectures and tutorials. Assessment involves a stimulating combination of essays, language data problem sets, group projects, exams and presentations, so that students can fully demonstrate their learning and understanding.
Study Abroad
- Duration:
- 3 Year(s)
- Next Intake:
- 2024/2025 September
- Country Specific Entry Requirements:
- Visit the UCD Global Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage.
Curricular information is subject to change.
Language is something we take for granted but it is one of the most important skills we possess as human beings. It is hard to imagine any activity that doesn’t involve language in some way. This makes Linguistics (the study of the nature of language) one of the most intriguing and interesting subjects. Linguistics asks, and answers, such questions as:
How are languages structured? How is language acquired? Where did language come from? Why do no other animals have language?
By studying Linguistics you will find the answers to these and other questions. Some of the answers may surprise you and some will cause you to look for answers to more profound and interesting questions.
By studying Linguistics you will find the answers to these and other questions. Some of the answers may surprise you and some will cause you to look for answers to more profound and interesting questions.
About this Course
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
Students of Linguistics have availed of opportunities to study abroad as part of their BA, at universities in:
Paris, France Barcelona, Spain Valladolid, Spain, Bilbao, Spain, North Carolina, USA Toronto, Canada Waseda, Japan
Studying Linguistics develops essential skills that will allow you to pursue a diverse range of careers, including:
Speech and language therapy Language teaching Editing & publishing Journalism Business Advertising Software development
Some of these careers may involve graduate study beyond linguistics, but students can also pursue MA and PhD studies in one of the many areas of linguistics, as well as related areas such as cognitive science or second language acquisition.
Some of these careers may involve graduate study beyond linguistics, but students can also pursue MA and PhD studies in one of the many areas of linguistics, as well as related areas such as cognitive science or second language acquisition.
