Linguistics is the scientific study of human language. Despite the diversity that exists in languages around the world, there are also many features that languages have in common. Linguists are interested in discovering the universal features of human languages, as well as accounting for their differences. Courses in the Linguistics major examine the sounds of language (phonetics and phonology), words (morphology), sentences (syntax), and meaning (semantics), and the complex interactions between them. During your studies you'll discover what language is, how we learn and use it, and how it varies and changes across social and historical contexts.

The Bachelor of Arts provides you with a well-rounded education, the ability to think and analyse, to write effectively, and the specialist knowledge gained in your major. As a result, a BA opens up a range of career opportunities including but not limited to:

• advertising, marketing, PR and media
• arts curatorship
• communications
• community/voluntary sector
• foreign affairs and trade
• government sector
• project management
• theatre direction and production.

Alternatively, you may choose to progress to honours, which further enhances your career prospects. Many employers, such as those in the public and finance sectors, require you to hold an honours degree.