Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics

Linguistics is the scientific study of language. Linguists study a great diversity of topics pertaining to language, including: the grammar, sound structure, and history of individual languages, and the patterns which apply universally to all languages, the role of language in society, both at the level of large groups and nations and in interpersonal interactions, the way language is learned by children and adults, and the way language is processed in the human mind, and applications of linguistic knowledge in language teaching, computer science, and other areas.

Linguistics naturally lends itself to interdisciplinary study, and majors may wish to pursue double majors or minors with such other programs as the individual language departments, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, or Anthropology. Linguistics majors are encouraged to meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies to discuss their academic interests and career goals.

Linguistics majors are required to take Introduction to Language (LING-1000), four Tier II courses (LING-2010, 2020, 2030, 2050) providing an overview of linguistic theory and methods, and two Tier III courses (chosen from a range of qualified courses) to develop depth of understanding and research capabilities within one or more areas of linguistics. Beyond these, students select major electives from the many linguistics courses offered each semester, with the advice of the faculty advisor.

A complete application should include -
Georgetown Application for First-Year Admission
Georgetown Application Supplement
Secondary School Report (including transcript)
Teacher Recommendation
Georgetown University requires submission of SAT and/or ACT scores as part of our holistic application review process. Candidates for admission should submit official score reports from the College Board and/or ACT.
SAT (SAT Code 5244)
Students must submit an official score report from The College Board.
Georgetown only considers the Verbal (EBRW) and Math portions of the SAT in our review process.
The Committee on Admissions will consider the highest EBRW score and the highest Math score from multiple test administrations.
ACT (ACT Code 0668)
Students must submit an official score report.
Georgetown only considers the English, Math, Reading, and Science sections of the ACT in our review process.
Georgetown does not use the new ACT super score optional reports. Please send all individual ACT scores to our office from each ACT test administration as we are not a score choice school.

Georgetown recommends, but does not require, results from an English language proficiency test for students who attend a school where English is not the language of instruction.
Georgetown accepts results from the DET (Duolingo English Test), IELTS, or TOEFL (PBT, iBT and IPT Plus versions), to fulfill this recommendation.