Language and Linguistic Science

A dynamic and innovative department, our expertise spans the arts and sciences. We offer an exciting range of courses combining modern foreign languages, English language, and linguistics. Find out more about our department.

The Research Excellence Framework 2021

We’re ranked 1st in the UK for the quality of our research - according to the Times Higher Education’s ranking of the latest REF results (2021). Also, 100% of our research impact was rated 4* - REF’s highest rating.

Learn more about the 2021 REF results

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Undergraduate

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Languages at York courses

Equality and Diversity

We hold an Athena SWAN Bronze Award in recognition of our commitment to gender equality.

Events

Tue

Apr

Serate Italiane Talk: Torino e la FIAT: come un’azienda è riuscita a ridisegnare l’Italia

Talk on Torino and the history of FIAT

Mon

Apr

Celebration of Japanese Elementary course - Nihongo Narratives: Tales from Our Japanese Language Adventure

The LfA Japanese Elementary Course 23-24 is drawing to a close after months of diligent study that commenced in October. To celebrate their accomplishments, the students will present a brief summary of their achievements.

Mon

Jun

Two CPD courses on Conversation Analysis in June 2024

The Centre for Advanced Studies in Language and Communication (CASLC), an interdisciplinary centre led by the department of Language and Linguistic Science and the department of Sociology, will be leading two CPD courses this year from their suite of Conversation Analysis courses for professionals and researchers.

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Postgraduate

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CPD courses

News

Linguistics at York placed =81st in the world

Friday 12 April 2024

Linguistics at York placed =81st in the world according to the latest release of the QS World University Rankings by subject (2024).

News from our PGR community - December 2023-February 2024

Wednesday 21 February 2024

We have more wonderful news to share from our vibrant PGR community at the department of Language and Linguistic Science.

LeCTIS Seminar on stand-by interpreting in police interviews by Eloísa Monteoliva García

Thursday 15 February 2024

Our Director of Professional Language Learning, Dr. Eloísa Monteoliva García, made a presentation last February 8th as part of the LeCTIS Seminar Series organised by the Centre for Translation and Interpreting Studies, University of Leicester. The talk was titled: “Stand-by Interpreting in Police Interviews: Negotiating Role(s) and Participation”.

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