Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics
About This Programme
Theoretical and applied linguistics.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
General Education
University General Education requirements (21 CH).
- GEEM110 Contemporary Emirati Studies3 credits
- GEAE101 Academic English for Humanities and STEM3 credits
- GEIT113 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence3 credits
- GEIE222 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
- GESU121 Sustainability3 credits
Plus additional General Education elective credits selected across Themes 6-11 (Quantitative Reasoning & Critical Thinking, Humanities, Behavioral & Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Health & Wellness, and Cultural Diversity), per the University's General Education framework.
College Requirements
- HSSR101 Fundamentals of Humanities and Social Sciences3 credits
- HSSR103 People, Places, and Society3 credits
Linguistics Major Required Courses
63 CH.
- LNG100 Introduction to Linguistics3 credits
- LNG220 Phonetics3 credits
- LNG231 Phonology I3 credits
- LNG241 Syntax I3 credits
- LNG250 Morphology3 credits
- LNG290 Linguistic Structure of Arabic3 credits
- LNG321 Language & Computer Technology3 credits
- LNG331 Phonology II3 credits
- LNG341 Syntax II3 credits
- LNG342 Semantics3 credits
- LNG370 Historical Linguistics3 credits
- LNG390 Arabic Syntax3 credits
- LNG410 Sociolinguistics3 credits
- LNG420 Computational Linguistics3 credits
- LNG450 Psycholinguistics3 credits
- LNG460 Linguistic Theory and Aphasia3 credits
- LNG480 Field Methods in Linguistics3 credits
- LNG485 Neuroscience of Arabic3 credits
- LNG489 Integrated Capstone3 credits
- LNG490 Senior Capstone3 credits
- LNG301 Second Language Acquisition3 credits
Major Supporting Courses
9 CH.
- SLP106 Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders3 credits
- SLP276 Child Language Development3 credits
- SLP306 Early Childhood Language Disorders3 credits
Major Electives
Select 1 course (3 CH).
- LNG415 Current Topics in Language Variation & Change3 credits
- LNG470 Current Topics in Arabic Linguistics3 credits
- LNG475 Current Topics in Language Representation, Meaning & Mind3 credits
Internship
- LNG456 Practicum6 credits
Free Electives
Free elective credits selected from University course offerings.
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored; non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in education, media, culture, translation, government and the creative industries, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Arts
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A UAE General Secondary Certificate (Grade 12) or accredited equivalent, typically 80% or above, with the subject grades required for the major.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Humanities
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Bachelor of Arts
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 79,830/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Higher Education portal), sit the required tests, and submit attested certificates with Ministry of Education equivalency.