Specialise in Linguistics for your Bachelor of Arts at Massey
Cultivate your personal and professional development
Linguistics is the study of language, including:
its structure and meaning
how it is learnt and used
what our language says about who we are and where we come from.
From interacting with friends to communicating with colleagues, language plays a fundamental role in both our public and private lives. This includes written and spoken communication, problem-solving, and social and cultural awareness. Our lecturers will encourage you to develop a deeper understanding of your own self-identity and social interactions.
A powerful communications tool
Language is the most powerful tool for connecting with and understanding our evolving diversity of people and cultures.
Massey’s BA (Linguistics) puts a strong focus on personal and applied language use, ethnographic analysis, and language forms and structure. This major will help you develop vital career skills.
Specialist language studies and options available
We have a variety of courses on offer. You could find out more about the role of language in:
forensic situations
digital communities
social media
mother-tongue maintenance
second-language learning.
Our courses are taught by lecturers who are actively researching.
A Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics is a good fit if you:
enjoy learning languages or have a curiosity about language
enjoy subjects such as English and drama.
