From sounds and words to how language is used in different societies and cultures, linguistics is the study of language and communication. From sounds and words to how language is used in different societies and cultures, linguistics is the study of language and communication.
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
Minimum entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
Admission requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
English is one of the most spoken languages in the world, making it key to effective communication between people in a myriad of social, cultural and economic contexts.
