Study English and Linguistics at Otago
Combine English and Linguistics in a specialised major.
For details about each of the subjects, see the subject pages:
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Bachelor of Arts (BA), Dunedin, 2025
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Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (BEntr), Dunedin, 2025
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Bachelor of Arts and Commerce (BACom), Dunedin, 2025
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Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc), Dunedin, 2025
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Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad), Dunedin, 2025
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Requirements
Bachelor of Arts (BA) majoring in English and Linguistics
| Level | Papers | Points |
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100-level
| LING 111 A World of Languages
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18
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One 100-level ENGL paper (excluding ENGL 126 English for University Purposes)
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18
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200-level
| LING 217 What's Behind Language: Sound and Structure
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18
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Two 200-level ENGL papers
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36
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One further 200-level LING paper (excluding LING 231 TESOL: Guide to Language Teaching)
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18
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| DHUM 201 Digital Humanities: Method and Critique may be substituted for one 200-level paper
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300-level
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Two 300-level ENGL papers
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36
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Two 300-level LING papers
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36
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Plus
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180 further points; must include 36 points at 200-level or above.
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180
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Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Arts
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| Total | | 360 |
Qualifications
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Contact us
English and Linguistics Programme
School of Arts
Email english@otago.ac.nz
Web otago.ac.nz/english-linguistics
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