BA in Linguistics
BA in Linguistics + Related Field
BA/MA in Linguistics
Graduate Certificate in Linguistics
MA in Linguistics
PhD in Linguistics
ASL Linguistic Research Project
Linguistic Semantics Lab
Phonology Lab
Spanish in Boston Project
Structures of Under-researched Languages Lab
11 core faculty
14 affiliated faculty
19 PhD students
21 MA students
5 Certificate students
99 BA students
Greetings from the Chair
Linguistics at BU enables students to study human language from a variety of perspectives and to consider the relationships between linguistics and other disciplines. Our academic programs offer training in linguistic theory and analysis and include a wide range of courses examining the biological, social, cultural, historical, and cognitive bases of language. We are fortunate to have an excellent and dedicated faculty and a bright and enthusiastic group of students. We also love to hear from our many alumni!
Jonathan Barnes
Labs, Groups, & Activities
Our faculty and students are actively involved in research, scholarly conferences, publication, and community engagement.
Department News
We are happy to answer any questions you may have about joining BU Linguistics.
Department Chair
Co-Director of Graduate Admissions
Co-Director of Graduate Admissions
Director of Graduate Studies