Bachelor of Linguistics at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown

University Rank:#1001

Study Linguistics at West Virginia University, a Bachelor degree offered on the Morgantown campus in United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 16, 2027.

About Bachelor of Linguistics

Students must earn an overall GPA of at least 2.25 in the coursework applied toward the minor.

Core Courses	9
LING 311	Introduction to Structural Linguistics
or LING 101	Introduction to Language
LING 411	Phonology
LING 412	Syntax
Electives ^*	6
Select two of the following:
ENGL 321	History of the English Language
ENGL 329	Topics in English Language
FRCH 402	Phonetics and Pronunciation
GER 222	German Pronunciation
LANG 321	Language Matters
LANG 322	Second Language Acquisition
LANG 421	The Teaching of Foreign Languages
LING 402	Structure of Modern French
SPAN 350	Phonetics and Pronunciation
ARBC 101	Elementary Modern Standard Arabic 1
CHIN 101	First Year Chinese 1
FRCH 101	Elementary French 1
GER 101	Introduction to German Language and Culture 1
ITAL 101	Elementary Italian 1
JAPN 101	Elementary Japanese 1
RUSS 101	Elementary Russian 1
SPAN 101	Elementary Spanish 1
ARBC 102	Elementary Modern Standard Arabic 2
CHIN 102	First Year Chinese 2
FRCH 102	Elementary French 2
GER 102	Introduction to German Language and Culture 2
ITAL 102	Elementary Italian 2
JAPN 102	Elementary Japanese 2
RUSS 102	Elementary Russian 2
SPAN 102	Elementary Spanish 2
ARBC 203	Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic 1
CHIN 203	Second Year Chinese 1
FRCH 203	Intermediate French 1
GER 203	Intermediate German 1: The German-Speaking World
ITAL 203	Intermediate Italian 1
JAPN 203	Intermediate Japanese 1
RUSS 203	Intermediate Russian 1
SPAN 203	Intermediate Spanish 1 (One of the following:)
ARBC 204	Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic 2
CHIN 204	Second Year Chinese 2
FRCH 204	Intermediate French 2
GER 204	Intermediate German 2: Life in Germany
ITAL 204	Intermediate Italian 2
JAPN 204	Intermediate Japanese 2
RUSS 204	Intermediate Russian 2
SPAN 204	Intermediate Spanish 2
Total Hours	15

*: At least six of the elective hours must be completed on campus (exclusive of credits earned through credit by examination). Courses used to satisfy the B.A. foreign language requirement may not be used to fulfill an elective for the Linguistics minor.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Linguistics at West Virginia University

Entry Requirements

Must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for general admission.
Must meet English Proficiency or request conditional admission and admission to the Intensive English Program (IEP).
Please be advised that some Engineering majors may reach capacity and therefore will be restricted from entry.
For direct admission to some colleges and majors, SAT or ACT scores are required and must be sent to WVU directly from the respective testing services. Please review the program requirements. For all other majors, international students are encouraged but not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, if available. SAT/ACT scores are useful for determining scholarship eligibility.
WVU welcomes applications from students with IGCSE and O-Level Certificates from an approved UK exam board for admissions consideration. We require a minimum of five subject passes, of which two must be English and Mathematics. The average of the grades must be at least a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). A passing grade in the subject of English will be accepted as evidence of sufficient English ability.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Linguistics at West Virginia University

Application Fee 60

How to Apply for Bachelor of Linguistics at West Virginia University

Review the admissions requirements, English Language Proficiency requirements (scores are for undergraduate levels only) and our undergraduate application deadlines.
To apply for an on-campus program, complete either the WVU Application or the Common App and include the nonrefundable fee of $65.

WVU Application The Common App
To apply for an online program, use the steps for WVU Online Campus applicants.
Have your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic or Duolingo English Test scores sent to WVU.
Send the following information to WVU:
- Copies of all official academic records/transcripts in original language of issue (transcripts from U.S. institutions must be sent to WVU directly from the institutions).
- Copies of all academic certificates or diplomas in original language of issue.
Note: Original or certified copies of official records/transcripts must be submitted after admission or upon arrival.
- English translations of academic records/transcripts and certificates/diplomas.

Bachelor of Linguistics at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown