There are many benefits for academically advanced undergraduates who are enrolled in the dual program. You will be encouraged to take graduate-level courses when you are an upper level undergraduate, exposing you to an exciting and intellectually accelerated environment. You’ll be included in the Linguistics graduate program’s events, including social events and professional development, where you can get to know other dual-degree students as well as the program’s MA and PhD students.
With respect to time, for many students the dual enrollment program can allow you to complete the MA degree in less than the usual two years. Economically, the BA-MA program allows you to count up to 9 credits of your Linguistics courses toward the the M.A. These credits will be assessed at the undergraduate tuition rate, even if they are 800-level graduate courses. They will count toward your BA degree and toward your MA degree.
Therefore the dual degree may result in significant cost savings in both direct (e.g. tuition fees) and indirect (e.g. housing) expenses during your studies. In addition, the GRE test requirement is waived, saving you both time and a fee.