What is linguistics? In a nutshell, linguistics is about how we acquire languages, how we use them, and how we explain the way they are. It’s an endlessly fascinating subject. SFU has a large and diverse Linguistics Department. Many courses are taught by internationally recognized scholars. Every instructor is committed to top quality teaching.

The study of linguistics prepares you for a variety of exciting careers. See our Career Pathways page for extensive details. 

You learn many valuable skills by studying linguistics. It is a marketable degree with several transferable skills:

• How to construct logical arguments
• How to achieve solutions to complex problems using clear, concise, coherent reasoning
• Inferencing strategies
• How to improve your focus 
• Co-operative, collegial behaviour 

Interested in Linguistics? 

Here's a checklist of courses that you will need to complete a major or an extended minor in our program: