Program Description
Trinity Western University’s BA in Applied Linguistics explores how language works, is learned, and used in society, with courses in phonetics, grammar, sociolinguistics, and language acquisition. Students gain hands-on experience through practicums and field placements in community language projects, teaching, or research. Graduates are prepared for careers in language teaching, translation, publishing, international development, or further study in linguistics and related fields.
Program Requirements
Language Requirements
| Test | Overall Score | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| PTE - A | 56.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| TOEFL | 105.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Duolingo | 140.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Academic Scores
| Scale | Minimum Score Required |
|---|---|
| GPA Scale (0-4.00) | 2.50 |
Program Intakes
| May, 2026 |
|---|
| September, 2026 |
| January, 2027 |
| May, 2027 |
| September, 2027 |
Recommended Programs
4 years
On Campus
January, May, September
Creative Arts and Design
4 years
On Campus
January, May, September
Creative Arts and Design
4 years
On Campus
January, May, September
Creative Arts and Design
4 years
On Campus
January, May, September
Creative Arts and Design