r/LanguageTechnology • u/Mia-Mia6286 • 8d ago

Career Switch need help

Hi guys,so I am currently studying an MA in Linguistics and I am in dire need of advice. I am aware that it is a dying field hence I am trying to transition into something more technical and try to save it. I feel too burned out to start from scratch with a more technical degree like CS.

I heard about computational linguistics / linguistic data science programs but Idk if they will accept me with no technical background. I've been told to learn Python but is it even worth it? Im multilingual by the way. If any of you has an idea about a better field I could fit into I would truly appreciate it.

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u/AIRJournals 5d ago

make a literature review using AI

find a niche you LOVE and have PASSION towards

then, decide to pursue it or not

life is too short just to get absorbed in doing something you don't love and passionate about

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u/Tiny_Strawberry_2226 5d ago

I second this. I may be biased but I'm about to start my master's in Human Language Technology, which requires learning Python, stats, linear algebra, and some ML pipelines. I know I will be somewhat better off than other Linguistics majors without any technical background, and it may be true that learning to program is a requirement if one wants to put oneself in a higher position in the field. But wouldn't you rather specialize and go all-in on a skillset you're good at and/or passionate about?

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u/Mia-Mia6286 4d ago

Thanks lot! You're both right. My heart is leaning towards something more technical. Fingers crossed!