Bachelor of Linguistics at The University of Montana

The University of Montana offers the Bachelor of Linguistics as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Missoula , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for linguistics and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Linguistics

Earn your Bachelor's in Linguistics at UM

The ability to use language is a unique and complex aspect of being human. When you earn your degree in linguistics at UM, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the nature of human language and linguistic analysis – while developing skills you can apply to diverse careers.

Our program teaches you to think critically about language use, development, variation, and change. You'll learn from faculty with wide-ranging interests that include Indigenous languages of North America, language development, and the documentation and description of linguistic form and function. You'll also benefit from research opportunities and hands-on learning experiences that are built into the program. Small classes allow for meaningful interactions with instructors and personal support.

Our linguistics programs offer courses in-person and online. If you're considering graduate education, we also offer a combined BA/MA degree in linguistics that allows you to complete both degrees in just five years.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Linguistics at The University of Montana

Entry Requirements

Academic Eligibility

First-year students: To be eligible for admission, freshman students must have met/be on track to meet all upper/senior secondary school requirements with the equivalent of a 2.5 GPA to be automatically considered for admission to undergraduate programs.

Transfer students: Transfer students must have graduated from secondary school and completed at least 12 university-level credits (1 semester) with the equivalent of a 2.0 GPA.

UM Undergraduate Admissions uses a 4.0 unweighted scale to determine GPA. If your school does not calculate GPA, we will calculate it for you when we evaluate your academic records.

Documents for Admission

Secondary school students/graduates: Please submit academic transcripts/mark sheets for grades 9-12 and secondary school leaving certificates, exam results or diplomas showing secondary school completion (if applicable)

Students who have completed at least one semester (12 U.S. credits) of university or post-secondary study: university transcript/mark sheets/exam results listing all courses, grades and credits/hours and diplomas/graduation certificates (if applicable). Students who qualify for transfer do not need to submit secondary school documents.

English translations: All documents not originally issued in English must also be accompanied by word-for-word English translations. You, the applicant, can make the translations yourself.

Admission consideration for international applicants can proceed with unofficial documents. Unofficial documents are photocopies or scans of original academic documents submitted to University of Montana directly by you, the student. Unofficial documents can be uploaded to your admission portal.

English Requirements

PTEMin 48
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 70

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Linguistics

Career development in the linguistics major

When you earn your bachelor's degree in linguistics at the University of Montana, you can count on getting support to help you succeed in your career, as well as the classroom.

Our award-winning professors work one-on-one with students and are closely involved in the linguistics club – one of our student organizations that offers great opportunities for career development, networking, and more. Many of our linguistics majors also develop professional skills and connect with potential job opportunities through research and other activities that are built into the coursework.

Institute on Collaborating Language Research

The UM linguistics program hosted the Institute on Collaborating Language Research (CoLang) 2022. More than 250 participants representing 70 different Indigenous communities attended the event. The institute offers cutting-edge workshops on language documentation and revitalization for community language activists, linguists, and students from Montana, the U.S., and around the world. Learn more about CoLang 2022.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Linguistics at The University of Montana

Application Fee 30

How to Apply for Bachelor of Linguistics at The University of Montana

1. Complete an online application
2. Pay the application fee
3. Submit required application documents

English language proficiency requirements
Academic records
Financial information
Copy of passport
Transfer form (for transfer students only)

You can also download our International Admissions Checklist to help you submit all required materials.

Bachelor of Linguistics at The University of Montana

The University of Montana

United States of America, Missoula