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Discover the core disciplines of linguistics (including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, historical linguistics, and sociolinguistics) while developing expertise for advanced study in these specialized areas. The undergraduate Linguistics program aims to equip students with foundational understanding across key linguistic domains and the capabilities to pursue higher-level research. The curriculum fosters interdisciplinary collaboration with related fields such as computer science, psychology, cognitive science, communication, anthropology, and foreign languages. This comprehensive program prepares graduates for postgraduate education or diverse career paths in business, social services, government, and education.
A high school diploma or the equivalent is required in order to enroll at Stanford. Generally, we receive English proficiency exam results (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, etc.) from applicants whose native language is not English and/or the primary language of instruction at their secondary school is not English.