Victoria,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Linguistics in Victoria Canada | University of Victoria
University of Victoria
|
Victoria Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
31,722
(c. USD22,752.1)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Linguistics allows you to pursue your interests while unlocking diverse career opportunities. Explore language structures and discover how the human brain processes speech and communication.
The Bachelor of Science in Linguistics provides foundational knowledge in linguistic theory and analysis, with a focus on quantitative aspects like acoustic phonetics and the cognitive, neurological, and biological dimensions of language (through biology and psychology courses). This program prepares students for careers in speech therapy, computational linguistics, or speech technology, as well as advanced studies in fields like experimental psycholinguistics, acoustics research, or medical sciences.
Career Paths
Communications specialist, Community engagement coordinator, Educational program developer, Information specialist or records manager, Literacy program coordinator
Speech therapist, ESL/EAL instructor, Language translator or interpreter
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
completion of four years of full-time academic studies in which all language of instruction is English, at a high school or post-secondary institution in a recognized English-speaking country
High school diploma or equivalent (academic stream) with high-level results / minimum GPA 3.0 or equivalent
completion of Grade 12 English or its equivalent in Canada with a final grade of 86% or higher within the last three years prior to admission
a score of 86% or higher on the BC Provincial Grade 12 English Examination within the last three years prior to admission
a score of 4 or higher on the Advanced Placement Exam in English Language and Composition
a score of 4 or higher on IB Higher Level English A
English Language Proficiency Requirement: minimum IELTS 6.5 (no subscore below 6.0) / TOEFL minimum 90 (no section less than 20) or equivalent
High school diploma or equivalent (academic stream) with high-level results / minimum GPA 3.0 or equivalent
completion of Grade 12 English or its equivalent in Canada with a final grade of 86% or higher within the last three years prior to admission
a score of 86% or higher on the BC Provincial Grade 12 English Examination within the last three years prior to admission
a score of 4 or higher on the Advanced Placement Exam in English Language and Composition
a score of 4 or higher on IB Higher Level English A
English Language Proficiency Requirement: minimum IELTS 6.5 (no subscore below 6.0) / TOEFL minimum 90 (no section less than 20) or equivalent
Tuition
CAD
31,722