Postgraduate study in Linguistics

You can undertake advanced study of language structure and use.

Topics include:

• Formal and functional syntax
• Phonology
• Historical linguistics
• Language contact
• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Sociolinguistics

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Linguistics

A BA or Bachelor of Global Studies with a major in Linguistics. You must have a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 45 points above Stage II in the major.

The following subjects may also be considered for entry: Anthropology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Education, Languages, Māori Studies, Pacific Studies, Philosophy, Psychology.

Master of Arts in Linguistics

120-point (one-year) MA

A BA(Hons) or PGDipArts in Linguistics with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher.

The following subjects may also be considered for entry: Anthropology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Education, Languages, Māori Studies, Pacific Studies, Philosophy, Psychology.

180-point (18-month) MA

A BA with a major in Linguistics. You must have a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II including at least 45 points in the major.

The following subjects may also be considered for entry: Anthropology, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Education, Languages, Māori Studies, Pacific Studies, Philosophy, Psychology.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Linguistics

Consult the BA(Hons) schedule for how to structure your study and for the courses you may take.

2023 BA(Hons) schedule for Linguistics

Master of Arts in Linguistics

Consult the MA schedule for how to structure your study and for the courses you may take.

2023 MA schedule for Linguistics

Explore the courses you can take as part of a specialisation in Linguistics:

Postgraduate courses

Major postgraduate scholarships

Our friendly staff will provide you with advice on planning your degree and enrolling in your courses at Student Hubs.

If you would like to find out more about studying Linguistics, you can contact a Postgraduate Adviser.