Linguistics is the scientific study of language. In the way that others might systematically investigate cells or matter, a linguist systematically investigates language.

Linguistics examines different sizes of language units, from single sounds or gestures to long sequences of them. It explores language from various perspectives, including how it interacts with people and societies, how the human mind learns and processes it, how it has changed over time, and how computers can be made to engage with it.

An undergraduate degree in linguistics equips students with an array of transferable skills, including critical thinking, problem solving, cultural understanding, and using data to support an argument. Linguistics students go on to careers in education, technology, health, public service, and more.