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Students pursuing linguistics as a major or minor examine findings from linguistic studies and their applications across various disciplines including psychology, philosophy, English, world languages, anthropology, communication studies, speech pathology, and computer science. Within academia, linguistics serves as a unique bridge connecting the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. The discipline also plays a pivotal role in the emerging interdisciplinary domain of cognitive science. While multilingualism isn't a requirement for linguists, proficiency in foreign languages can provide significant advantages.
All students will be expected to have completed the pre-university curriculum (Secondary School/High School) in their country prior to enrolling at UNC-Chapel Hill. English Language Tests: TOEFL minimum is 100; IELTS minimum is 7.0; PTE minimum is 68.