BA Linguistics with Data Science

The BA Linguistics with Data Science course at the University of Essex is a dynamic program specially designed for students who are interested in utilizing today's technology in understanding human communication through language. This course perfectly blends digital technology with the science of language, preparing students to help build the communication systems of the future.Course Content: The study program covers disciplines such as communication theories, methodological approaches, historical contexts, cultural contexts, socio-political contexts, and other areas related to linguistics and data science. You will study modules on Syntax, Phonetics and Phonology, as well as modules on big data research techniques, machine learning, and cyber security.Key Modules: The course includes compulsory modules in Syntax, Phonetics, and Phonology. It also incorporates the Data Exploration module, the Language, Society, and Mind module, and the Machine Learning for Data Scientists module.Future Careers: Graduates from this course can find careers in a wide range of fields, including academic research, language teaching, speech and language therapy, and roles in tech companies developing digital tools and applications for language analysis. Moreover, the course aims to prepare students for future jobs that perhaps haven’t even been discovered yet, given the fast-paced development of the digital age.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.