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General Linguistics: Level 3 - B. A. Course

Course • Bachelor's level • 30 credits

Are you curious about how people understand, use, and process language? Do you want to learn more about how linguists work – and try doing research yourself? Then this course is for you. It offers both breadth and depth in linguistics, with a focus on research methods.

Application dates

Start

Autumn 2026

Level

Bachelor's

Language

English

Place of study

Lund

Course code

ALSK13

Application dates

Teaching and learning

The teaching is varied and engaging. You will take part in:

  • lectures that provide theoretical foundations
  • seminars for discussion and deeper understanding
  • labs where you test methods in practice
  • group work and individual assignments
  • supervision for your thesis project
  • a study visit to a psycholinguistic research environment.

Some components, such as the seminars and labs, are mandatory. If you miss one, you’ll need to complete a written assignment instead.

The assessment is based on oral and written assignments, lab reports, a review article, and your thesis. You’ll also practice giving and receiving constructive feedback by reviewing another student’s thesis.

After the course

After the course, you will have a strong knowledge in linguistic theory and methods. You will be able to:

  • conduct your own linguistic research
  • discuss and analyse language from a scientific perspective
  • write and present academic texts
  • work independently and manage your time effectively.

The course prepares you for further studies in linguistics. It also provides a solid foundation if you want to work with language, communication, education, or research.

Additionally, you’ll gain skills in critical thinking, information retrieval, and following research ethics guidelines – valuable in many professions.

Requirements and selection

Entry requirements

General entry requirements and LINA15 (Linguistics: Level 1, 30 credits) and LINA24 (Linguistics: Level 2, 30 credits) or the equivalent.

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to: The general average (GPA) of your higher secondary school leaving certificate: 20 %, The Swedish national university aptitude test: 10 %, number of previous ECTS at application deadline (up to 165): 70 %.

Specific documents

Tuition fees

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

  • The European Union (EU)
  • The European Economic Area (EEA) and
  • Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 62,500
First payment: SEK 62,500

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.

The course provides a solid foundation in linguistic research. You will learn how to study language scientifically, both in theory and practice. You’ll also get an introduction to psycholinguistics – an exciting field that explores how language functions in the brain.

The course consists of three parts

  • Linguistic Research Methods (7.5 credits) – Learn how linguists work and try out different methods yourself.
  • Psycholinguistics (7.5 credits) – Gain insight into how we perceive, produce, and process language.
  • Thesis Project (15 credits) – Conduct your own research project in linguistics and present it in a thesis.

Course syllabus

The syllabus contains the formal and legal details of the entire course. It’s a legal document outlining the course structure and requirements, intended mainly for administrative use.

Syllabus (PDF, new tab)

Course literature

The course literature listed may be updated up to eight weeks before the course begins.

Course literature ALSK13 (PDF, New tab)

The teaching is varied and engaging. You will take part in:

  • lectures that provide theoretical foundations
  • seminars for discussion and deeper understanding
  • labs where you test methods in practice
  • group work and individual assignments
  • supervision for your thesis project
  • a study visit to a psycholinguistic research environment.

Some components, such as the seminars and labs, are mandatory. If you miss one, you’ll need to complete a written assignment instead.

The assessment is based on oral and written assignments, lab reports, a review article, and your thesis. You’ll also practice giving and receiving constructive feedback by reviewing another student’s thesis.

After the course, you will have a strong knowledge in linguistic theory and methods. You will be able to:

  • conduct your own linguistic research
  • discuss and analyse language from a scientific perspective
  • write and present academic texts
  • work independently and manage your time effectively.

The course prepares you for further studies in linguistics. It also provides a solid foundation if you want to work with language, communication, education, or research.

Additionally, you’ll gain skills in critical thinking, information retrieval, and following research ethics guidelines – valuable in many professions.

Autumn Semester 2026

Late applications are being accepted.

Apply now

Start

31 August 2026

31 Aug 2026

End

17 January 2027

17 Jan 2027

Form

Normal learning

Pace

Full time

Language

English

City

Lund

Apply now

Late applications are being accepted

The course has extended their application deadline. All late applications are prioritised by the date that they are received. Only applicants who are qualified with a completed application will be considered.

Are you applying from outside Sweden?

This is a local application round, and due to time constraints, we do not recommend applying in this round if you are from outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland. Please note that you need to find and add the course or programme on the Swedish website Antagning.se before you can log in to Universityadmissions.se and apply.
When to apply – dates and deadlines

When and how to apply

There are different application rounds depending on the type of studies you are applying to, and whether you are an EU/EEA citizen or non-EU/EEA citizen. Before applying, make sure to carefully review the entry requirements and read the how to apply guide, including document instructions.

Guide: When and how to apply

Entry requirements

General entry requirements and LINA15 (Linguistics: Level 1, 30 credits) and LINA24 (Linguistics: Level 2, 30 credits) or the equivalent.

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to: The general average (GPA) of your higher secondary school leaving certificate: 20 %, The Swedish national university aptitude test: 10 %, number of previous ECTS at application deadline (up to 165): 70 %.

Specific documents

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

  • The European Union (EU)
  • The European Economic Area (EEA) and
  • Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 62,500
First payment: SEK 62,500

Convert currency – xe.com

Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.