Santa Cruz,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Combined Bachelor of Arts/MA in Linguistics in Santa Cruz United States | University of California, Santa Cruz
University of California, Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz United States
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Qualification
Combined Baccalaureate and Master's Prog
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,014
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The B.A.M.A. program in linguistics offers an intensive, competitive track enabling dedicated students to earn both bachelor's and master's degrees in five years instead of the typical six. Linguistics is a precise, systematic field that analyzes human language, intersecting with numerous disciplines across the humanities (philosophy, literature), social sciences (anthropology, psychology), natural sciences (biology, neuroscience), and technology sectors (computer science, AI). Graduates often pursue advanced linguistics degrees or enter diverse professions like tech, communications, speech therapy, law, and education. With their comprehensive interdisciplinary training, linguistics majors develop exceptional analytical and writing skills applicable to any professional field. Our curriculum focuses on evidence-based research, critical thinking, and clear communication - invaluable abilities for careers in education, international affairs, speech pathology, legal fields, and language technology. Students gain expertise particularly valuable for roles involving speech recognition, search algorithms, AI interfaces, and other human-computer interaction technologies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
First-year applicants are students who have:
Completed their secondary education and have earned a certificate of completion which enables them to be admitted to a university in their home country
Never been enrolled as a university student
UC has slightly different admission requirements for applicants who are international students. If you're applying as a first-year applicant, you must:
1. Complete 15 year-long academic courses with a 3.4 GPA:
2 years of history (in place of U.S. History, history of your country)
4 years of composition and literature in language in which you are instructed
3 years of college-preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry.* (Approved integrated math courses may be used to fulfill part or all of this requirement)
2 years of college-preparatory science, including or integrating topics that provide fundamental knowledge in two of these three subjects: biology, chemistry, or physics. One year of approved interdisciplinary or earth and space sciences coursework can meet one year of the requirement. Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Science courses can be used in area D as an additional science (i.e., third year or beyond).
2 years of a second language
1 yearlong course (or 2 semesters) of visual and performing arts
1 additional course from any subject areas above
 
English-language Proficiency
- Score 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)*
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)* examination:
- Internet-based test (iBT) or iBT Home Edition: Minimum score of 80 or better
- Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 115 
Tuition
USD
16,014