BA · Arts & Humanities
BA Linguistics
- Qualification
- BA
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Greater Accra
Overview
BA Linguistics at the University of Ghana examines how language is structured, learned, used and changed, with particular attention to Ghana’s multilingual society. The programme is valuable because language supports education, technology, culture, inclusion, media and effective public communication.
What you will study
You study phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, language documentation and African languages. You learn to analyse speech and written language, conduct linguistic research, use language data and understand how language interacts with identity and society.
Career prospects
You can work as a linguist, language researcher, language teacher, editor, translator, interpreter, lexicographer, speech and language support worker or user-experience researcher. Employers and sectors include the Ghana Education Service, publishing houses, media organisations, language and translation services, technology companies, research institutions and cultural organisations.
Who this programme may suit
You are likely to excel if you enjoy languages, patterns, careful observation and investigating how people communicate. Strong analytical ability, listening skills and interest in Ghana’s linguistic diversity are important advantages.