Iowa City,
IA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics / MA in Linguistics in Iowa City United States | University of Iowa
University of Iowa
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Iowa City United States
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Qualification
Combined Baccalaureate and Master's Prog
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,754
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Linguists investigate 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 examine linguistic evolution across generations. Certain specialists analyze how specific brain injuries lead to distinct language impairments.
Instead of pursuing multilingual proficiency, linguists aim to discover the governing frameworks behind global languages.
Documenting the systematic structures of human communication yields various practical benefits. The field intersects with anthropology and related disciplines in exploring connections between language usage and cultural, geographical, socioeconomic, and gender factors. It bridges with psychology and communication sciences in examining 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
Qualification Requirements
A U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or an equivalent degree from another country as determined by the Office of Admissions with a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00.
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