Bachelor in Linguistics (Bachelor's)

Tuition comes to 42,053 USD per year.

This program focuses on documenting and maintaining languages, particularly endangered ones. Undergraduate students begin with foundational courses and progress to descriptive linguistics, where they work with native speakers to understand language structure. The major emphasizes collaborative learning and practical experience in language documentation.

Study areas include Study of Language, Phonetics and Phonology, Generative Syntax, Language Patterns, Descriptive Linguistics.

For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 33% of applicants.

William & Mary has grown into a university with undergraduate and professional programs across the College of Arts & Sciences, Raymond A. Mason School of Business, Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences, School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics, School of Education and Law School. Its academic offering includes more than 115 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, ranging from business analytics and integrative conservation to majors designed by students. Forty-five percent of students major in STEM fields.

Research is a central part of the student experience. William & Mary holds the R1 designation for its research activity, and almost 85% of students take part in faculty-mentored projects. Topics span the humanities, sciences and applied fields, including art, oysters, marine science, history, conservation and particle physics. The university also describes its education as personalized and career-focused, with opportunities connected to internships, career services and science laboratories.

The university is based in Williamsburg, Virginia, with the Sir Christopher Wren Building serving as a setting for major campus events such as Opening Convocation. International students can choose from study abroad opportunities and a wide range of academic fields. The university's schools cover business, coastal and marine sciences, computing, data sciences, physics, education and law, alongside arts and sciences. This range supports students seeking either a focused professional path or a broader interdisciplinary education.