Linguistics, Language and Society / Linguistique et sciences du langage BA Undergraduate Programme By York University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

BA

Study Level

Bachelor's

Study Mode

On Campus

Ever wondered how children learn language, why accents exist or how AI chatbots understand speech? Linguistics helps you answer these questions by exploring the science of language.

Students in Glendon’s Linguistics, Language and Society program examine how people communicate, how languages develop and change and how language connects individuals, cultures and societies. Through the study of language, communication and cognition, you'll develop strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills that can be applied across diverse fields, including education, technology, communications, research, healthcare and public service.

You'll benefit from a multilingual and multicultural environment, as well as the option to turn your degree into an international Bachelor of Arts for an even deeper understanding of language and society.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

BA

Study Level

Bachelor's

Study Mode

On Campus

Ever wondered how children learn language, why accents exist or how AI chatbots understand speech? Linguistics helps you answer these questions by exploring the science of language.

Students in Glendon’s Linguistics, Language and Society program examine how people communicate, how languages develop and change and how language connects individuals, cultures and societies. Through the study of language, communication and cognition, you'll develop strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills that can be applied across diverse fields, including education, technology, communications, research, healthcare and public service.

You'll benefit from a multilingual and multicultural environment, as well as the option to turn your degree into an international Bachelor of Arts for an even deeper understanding of language and society.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with an average* in the mid to high 70s  
  • Minimum of six 4U or 4M courses, including 4U English (ENG4U) or FRA4U  
  • A combination of U and M courses, OACs are accepted  
  • Proficiency in English OR French  

*Average is calculated based on the top six 4U; 4M or DU courses 

Check out the full requirements: https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/requirements

18 Nov 2026
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Tuition fees

Domestic
6,240 CAD
Domestic (Out of State)
40,573 CAD
International
38,309 CAD

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