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LINGUISTICS – LIN – Department

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About LIN

The Linguistics Department at the University of Buea is dedicated to the scientific study of language in all its fascinating complexity. Our passionate faculty bring expertise across core linguistics disciplines including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.

Through cutting-edge coursework, students gain deep insights into the cognitive, social, and biological dimensions of human language. They explore how languages are structured, acquired, and evolve over time. Theoretical foundations are balanced with hands-on research analyzing linguistic data.

The department’s strengths span multiple linguistic fields from psycholinguistics to sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, language documentation and more. Students can specialize in areas like computer-assisted linguistic research or the unique linguistic profile of Cameroonian languages.

Whether serving as a terminal master’s degree or providing the groundwork for doctoral studies, the program develops highly-skilled critical thinkers and scientists of language. Core competencies like analytical reasoning, technical writing, and qualitative and quantitative research methods prepare graduates for success across sectors.

Our Programs

Undergraduate
Graduate
Post-Graduate-Program

B.A. Theoretical Linguistics

M.A. Applied Linguistics

M.A. Theoretical Linguistics

M.A Second Foreign Language Teaching

M.A Communication for Sustainable Development

PhD Applied Linguistics

PhD Theoretical Linguistics

Career Opportunities

Job Market

This programs equips you with a diverse skill set that can be applied to various career paths like:

Education

  • University linguistics professor
  • Teacher of language, English, or linguistics courses
  • Language teacher (English, French, etc.) after certification
  • Corporate language trainer

Translation/Interpretation

  • Translator/interpreter (with additional training)
  • Translation technologies specialist
  • Localization expert

Publishing/Writing

  • Editor for dictionaries, textbooks, educational materials
  • Technical writer for language/linguistics publications

Additional opportunities exist in fields like:

  • User experience design
  • Artificial intelligence/chatbots
  • Lexicography
  • Linguistic anthropology
  • Language documentation/revitalization

The analytical skill set and deep understanding of language developed by linguistics graduates make them highly valuable across many industries. Their expertise can enhance communication, education, language technologies, and cross-cultural understanding.

 

Entry requirements

Embarking in engineering Studies begins with meeting our admissions requirements. We seek passionate individuals committed to mastering engineering , understanding dynamics, and embracing cultural diversity. Below are the entry requirements for our program:

First Degree Courses


The GCE O/L, with passes in four approved subjects before sitting the GCE A/L

One of the following requirements in the GCE A/L

  • Two GCE/AL passes at the same sitting.
  • The BAC in the series is appropriate to the intended field for specialization.
  • The Senate considers candidates with other qualifications as the equivalent of these qualifications.

Individual departments may impose additional and specific requirements.

Students whose language of instruction was not English, will be required to pass a prescribed English Language test unless they have completed the Special Intensive English Language Course.

Applicants are informed that for Classical programs, the registration fee paid is as defined by the Ministry of Higher Education while for Professional programs an additional tuition fee as defined by the respective faculties may also apply.

Masters and PhD Courses


Hold a good Bachelor’s and or Masters’s degree in a relevant discipline.

The landmark research and passionate instruction of the Linguistics Department makes the University of Buea a dynamic regional hub for advancing the understanding of language.

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