Overview Linguistics is the study of human language, its uses and applications in human society. It covers topics such as Phonetics (the sounds of language), Grammar/syntax (the way we put sentences together), and Semantics (the meaning of language). In a Bachelor of Arts Linguistics, you can specialise in one or more strands of linguistics including: A systematic functional grammar and analysis of grammar and meaning A social and cultural/ anthropological approach to language study Applied linguistics and speech Hearing sciences KEY FEATURES Specialise in one of several strands of linguistics The opportunity to combine linguistics or sociolinguistics with a major in an associated area of study (Asian and European languages, anthropology, English literature, international studies, media studies, politics, sociology) Career Opportunities A Macquarie course can set your dream career in motion. PROFESSIONS academic broadcaster community service language policy adviser editor or publisher government and non-government professional roles journalist language policy, logistics or management roles language researcher policy researcher/adviser TESOL practitioner EMPLOYERS An international career in language related areas Education Government departments concerned with immigrants and language policy Non-government organisations and community service providers Speech technology research companies