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

Thu

May

Tertulia de Literatura y Cine: El axólotl

This event is organised by the ‘Tertulia de Literatura y Cine’ series run by María Muradás-Taylor (Lecturer in Spanish) at the Department of Language and Linguistic Science.

Sat

Jun

Discover the amazing power of language(s) (with Kamishibai and origami) at the York Festival of Ideas 2024

Explore the ways languages are used in a fun interactive Kamishibai storytelling session.

Sat

Jun

Lost in the Middle: Changing native languages at the York Festival of Ideas 2024

Our native language or ‘mother tongue’ can change during our adult lives when we move to a different region or country long-term. Known as ‘native language attrition’ this can affect our identity and sense of ourselves.

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Postgraduate

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CPD courses

News

Remembering John Kelly (1936-2023)

Friday 17 May 2024

The Department of Language and Linguistic Science is saddened to hear about the passing of John Kelly last December.

Phonetics for Teaching English Pronunciation course - partnership with teachers at Karazin Kharkiv National University, Ukraine

Wednesday 8 May 2024

A group of staff members at the Department of Language and Linguistic Science are very excited to have hosted an online module for teachers of English for Special Purposes at Karazin Kharkiv National University, Ukraine.

News from our PGR community - March/April 2024

Friday 19 April 2024

Our great PGR community is sharing with us their exciting latest news and achievements

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