What Can I Do With A Major in Languages and Linguistics?

The continuous expansion of international relations makes knowledge of languages and linguistics a critical skill for today's professional. Students may pursue careers not only in education, research, translating, and interpreting, but also in politics, diplomacy, banking, computer technology, software development, commerce, and journalism to name a few. The demand for multilingual personnel extends to all fields of enterprise and is continuing to grow. For more information, visit Career Services in The Bagley Center.

Sample Job Titles

Bilingual educator
Exchange Program Coordinator
Foreign Correspondent
Foreign student advisor
International Conference Planner

Literary Translator
Teacher
Tourism Promotion
Travel Consultant
Travel Writer

See the U.S. Department of Labor Outlook for a complete list.

Useful Skills for Jobs in the Languages and Linguistics Field

Understanding of other cultures and people
Creativity
Ability to organize and memorize detailed information
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in phonetics