Bachelor Of Arts - Linguistics

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics program at the University of Alberta, students must meet the following Academic Requirements:

• Completion of five academic subjects from high school (higher secondary education).
• For students from Vietnam, a minimum average of 4.9 in all five required subjects in the graduation exam (Thi Tot Nghiep THPT/Tuyen Sinh Cao Dang-Dai Hoc) is necessary to receive an unconditional offer. Note that no subjects can have a grade below 4, and Civic Education cannot be included in the admission average calculation.
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they meet all necessary deadlines and requirements. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please reach out to LOA Portal's advisors for support.

Language Requirements

The University of Alberta requires all undergraduate applicants to demonstrate adequate English language proficiency before admission. This requirement applies to all programs except for those offered by the Faculté Saint-Jean, which requires proficiency in French. The following methods can be used to fulfill the English language proficiency requirement:

• Successful completion of three years of full-time education in English in Canada or in another country where English is recognized as an official language of instruction.
• Completion of one of the following:
  • A final blended grade of 75% or better in English Language Arts 30-1 from Alberta or English 12 from British Columbia.
  • A final or predicted grade of 5 or better on the International Baccalaureate English A1, A2, or a grade of 6 or better on English B.
  • A final or predicted grade of 5 or better on the International Baccalaureate English A: Literature or English A: Language and Literature.
  • A grade of 4 or better on the Advanced Placement English College Board examination.
  • A grade of B or better in a GCE Advanced Level (A-level) or Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS-level), GCSE, IGCSE or O-level English Language or Literature course.
  • A grade of B+ or better in 6 units of course weight of university-level English studies completed at a recognized English language institution.
• Graduation from a recognized degree program offered by an accredited university where English is the primary language of instruction.
• A score of at least 90 on the TOEFL iBT with no less than 21 on each band.
• A score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS Academic with no band less than 6.0.
• A score of at least 70 on the Canadian Academic English Language assessment (CAEL) with no band less than 60.
• A score of at least 61 on the PTE Academic with no less than 60 in each communicative skill.
• An overall Cambridge English scale score of at least 180 on the C1 Advanced with no less than 170 in each skill.
• An overall Cambridge English scale score of at least 180 on the C2 Proficiency with no less than 170 in each skill.
• Successful completion of the University of Alberta’s EAP 136/INT D 137.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.