- Level
- 4-Year Bachelor Degree
- Duration
- 4 Year Bachelor's Degree
- Open intakes
-
Off-shoreSep 2026, Jan 2027
- Field
- Linguistics and Translation Studies
- Institution
- Private University
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
The Bachelor of Arts - Applied Linguistics at Trinity Western University’s Langley campus in British Columbia is a 4 year bachelor's-degree program studying how language works and how people acquire it.
Students analyse phonetics, syntax, semantics and language acquisition with applied training in TESOL — teaching English to speakers of other languages — supported by TWU's notable strength in linguistics through the Canada Institute of Linguistics.
TWU teaches in small, professor-led classes on a 157-acre residential campus about 45 minutes from Vancouver, and is a provincially chartered member of Universities Canada — so the credential is fully recognised for employment and further study. Uniquely among Canadian universities, international students pay the same tuition as domestic students, and three intakes a year (September, January and May for many programs) keep start dates flexible.
Because this is a full bachelor’s degree, graduates are exempt from Canada’s post-2024 PGWP field-of-study restriction and may qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years (final decision rests with IRCC).
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Completed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board with approximately 70% or better.
- IELTS: R-6.0, W-6.0, L-5.5, S-5.5, Overall 6.5
- TOEFL iBT: R-20.0, W-20.0, L-20.0, S-20.0, Total 88.0
- PTE: R-50, W-50, L-50, S-50, Overall 58
- Duolingo: 120
- GRE/GMAT: Not required.
Application fee $150 CAD. Tuition is charged per credit hour and is the same for international and domestic students. Requirements shown are the exact TWU minimums from the current program data; scores below direct-entry level may qualify for conditional/pathway admission — ask an Apply Study Visa counsellor.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Applied linguistics leads directly into language teaching and research:
- English Language Instructor (TESOL) — teaching English in Canada and worldwide
- Language Program Coordinator — administering language schools and programs
- Speech-Language Pathology Candidate — progressing to SLP master's programs
- Localization / Language Data Assistant — language roles in tech and translation
- Literacy / Settlement Worker — language support for newcomers
- Graduate Linguist — TWU's own MA in Linguistics is a natural next step
Global demand for qualified English teachers gives this degree an unusually international job market.
About Trinity Western University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Private
- Rating
- ★ 4.6
- World rank
- #9883
- Reference No.
- O19347055392
