Bachelor of Arts in Ancient Languages (BA) at University of Northwest

Bachelor of Arts in Ancient Languages (BA) with Translation Studies with Classical Studies with Ancient Near Eastern Studies

The BA Ancient Languages and Cultures – Historical-Comparative Linguistics (ASuK HVS) is a joint program offered by the Institute of Northwest

This major is a slightly more inclusive version of pure language programs. In addition to the practice of a language, courses focus on its history, culture, and professional application.

Admission Requirement

NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption

English level 4 

DURATION: 3 years

MODE OF DELIVERY: Contact

Possible Career Opportunities

Bible Archaeologist

Journalist

Education (overseas)

Author

Translator

What is the study of ancient languages?

Philology is the study of language in oral and written historical sources; it is the intersection of textual criticism, literary criticism, history, and linguistics (with especially strong ties to etymology).

Classical philology studies classical languages.

What is the study of languages?

Linguistics is the scientific study of language. It encompasses the analysis of every aspect of language, as well as the methods for studying and modeling them. The traditional areas of linguistic analysis include phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.

What jobs can you get with a BA in linguistics?

Linguist.

Copy editor.

Translator.

Foreign language teacher.

Technical writer.

Copywriter.

Language specialist.

Professor.