Honolulu,
HI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Interdisciplinary Studies - Linguistics in Honolulu United States | University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hawaii at Manoa
|
Honolulu United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,336
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Linguistics examines language through a scientific lens. As a fundamental human behavior stemming from our cognitive abilities, language serves social functions and can be learned by both children and adults. Communities rely on languages for communication, though these systems evolve continuously and face growing threats of extinction today. Various linguistic specialties focus on analyzing and interpreting these language characteristics.
Hawaiian undergraduates find particularly compelling motivations to pursue Linguistics.
Language knowledge holds special significance in Hawaii compared to most U.S. regions, given the state's exceptional linguistic diversity with hundreds of global languages spoken locally.
The islands provide an ideal setting for researching multilingualism, code-switching (shifting between languages mid-conversation), second language acquisition, endangered language preservation (like Hawaiian revitalization), and pidgin/creole development.
Language connections to cultural heritage, regional affiliation, and ethnic background mirror key concerns in Hawaii's educational and political spheres.
University of Hawaii Manoa linguistics students gain insights into multiple important concepts:
language's role in obtaining and sustaining influence.
its use in persuasion and social impact.
its relationship with cultural and regional identity.
its cognitive processing mechanisms.
developmental patterns in childhood language learning.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for admission, you must have completed or are in the process of completing secondary school with a cumulative or overall grade point average (GPA) that is comparable to a US grade of B (3.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher. The Admissions Committee will also be looking at the grades/marks you have received for Mathematics and Science courses.
All official transcripts, examination certifications (e.g., General Certificate of Education) and other documents showing all high school and any completed post-secondary work must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. All official transcripts must be mailed directly by the institution or Ministry of Education to the Office of Admissions. Documents mailed or hand carried by you or anyone else will not be accepted as official or used for admission consideration.
Secondary school transcripts must include a list of courses taken and grades/internal marks received each year, class rank for the last four years of secondary school, and an explanation of the school's grading system. If transcripts with annual internal marks are unavailable directly from the school, you may photocopy your mark sheets or grade reports and have them certified by a school official who verifies that a transcript is otherwise not available.
IELTS (Academic Test) - 7.0
TOEFL (iBT)- 100
TOEFL (PBT)- 600
All official transcripts, examination certifications (e.g., General Certificate of Education) and other documents showing all high school and any completed post-secondary work must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. All official transcripts must be mailed directly by the institution or Ministry of Education to the Office of Admissions. Documents mailed or hand carried by you or anyone else will not be accepted as official or used for admission consideration.
Secondary school transcripts must include a list of courses taken and grades/internal marks received each year, class rank for the last four years of secondary school, and an explanation of the school's grading system. If transcripts with annual internal marks are unavailable directly from the school, you may photocopy your mark sheets or grade reports and have them certified by a school official who verifies that a transcript is otherwise not available.
IELTS (Academic Test) - 7.0
TOEFL (iBT)- 100
TOEFL (PBT)- 600
Tuition
USD
33,336