Discover how language shapes the world—study linguistics where science meets human connection.

Linguistics at Iowa offers a dynamic, interdisciplinary education that reveals the inner workings of language and its impact on everyday life. Students explore core topics like phonology, syntax, and language acquisition while engaging with innovative areas such as constructed languages, experimental methods, and cognitive science. Whether you're fascinated by how children learn to speak or how language influences social interaction, the program equips you with both theoretical insight and practical skills.

The program empowers students to connect language study with real-world applications and meaningful careers. With coursework linked to fields like education, UX design, translation, TESL, and data science, linguistics opens doors far beyond academia.