Diploma in Linguistics FAQs:

1. How do I apply to the diploma programme?
2. What do you need to be admitted to the diploma programme?
3. What happens if I start as an unclassified student?
4. Will courses taken during my unclassified status count towards my diploma once I am admitted into the diploma programme?

If you would like more information on the Diploma in Linguistics regarding: general diploma information, admission requirements and diploma requirements, go to:

http://www.students.ubc.ca/calendar/index.cfm?tree=12,197,285,0

Answers:

1. How do I apply to the diploma programme?
   
   The requirements are two courses in linguistics or 6 credits of linguistics in addition to your BA/BSc. Once you have this, you need to:
   1. contact admissions at Brock Hall and request admission to diploma program
   2. they will contact the Diploma advisor
   3. the Diploma advisor will give permission to admit you
   
   
2. What do you need to be admitted to the diploma programme?
   
   2 courses or 6 credits in linguistics
   



3. What happens if I start as an unclassified student?
   
   If you start as an unclassified student there should be no restrictions on the courses you take except for prerequisites. If you are interested in taking something for which you do not have the exact prerequisite, keep in mind that prerequisites can be waived at the discretion of the instructor.



4. Will courses taken during my unclassified status count towards my diploma once I am admitted into the diploma programme?
   
   Yes, whatever you have taken as an unclassified student before being admitted into the diploma programme counts towards your diploma.