Iowa City,
IA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Linguistics in Iowa City United States | University of Iowa
University of Iowa
|
Iowa City United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,754
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Linguists examine the fundamental structures of human communication systems. Their research focuses on uncovering how children naturally acquire their first language with minimal formal teaching prior to formal education, and how individuals comprehend and produce novel sentences. These scholars also investigate language evolution across generations. Certain linguists specialize in analyzing how specific brain injuries lead to distinct language impairments.
Instead of focusing on mastering multiple languages, linguists aim to discover the governing rules behind global language systems.
Analyzing the structural frameworks of human communication has diverse practical uses. The field intersects with anthropology and social sciences when exploring connections between language patterns and cultural, geographical, socioeconomic, and gender factors. It also bridges with psychology and speech sciences in researching childhood language development, cognitive language processing, and the impact of neurological conditions on speech production and comprehension.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Students must meet the following requirements for admission: completion of academic upper secondary school (generally a total of 12-13 years of primary and secondary education); a corresponding secondary school diploma or leaving certificate; completion of minimum high school course requirements of the following: 4 years of English/language arts; 2 years in a single language of world languages; 3 years including courses in physical science, biology, chemistry, environmental science and physics of natural science; 3 years of social studies; 2 years of algebra; and 1 year of geometry.
English Language Requirements:
- An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) total score of 6.5, with no sub score lower than 6.0
- Internet-based test (iBT): 80 with no sub score lower than 17
- Revised TOEFL Paper-delivered Test: no sub score lower than 17
- Paper-based test (PBT): 530
- An ACT English sub score of 21
- An SAT Reading score of 29
- A Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 53 with no sub-scores lower than 47
Tuition
USD
30,754