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Department of Language and Linguistic Science

Innovative modern language studies. Global expertise in linguistics.

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Our expertise spans the arts, humanities and sciences. We offer courses in modern languages, English language and linguistics.

Our courses will prepare you to understand languages and cultures, as well as succeed in a range of careers.

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Research

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We're driven by what language is, and every aspect of it. Researching it allows us to unravel the complex web of communication and thought.

Our interdisciplinary research has a range of applications in health, social justice, equality and the legal system.

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In the Department of Language and Linguistic Science - or LLS, as we fondly call it - you'll be taught by colleagues who are world-renowned experts in their respective fields. We are passionate about linguistic research and about language teaching.

Professor Monika S. Schmid, Head of Department

(QS World University Rankings 2025).
for the quality of our research in linguistics - according to the Times Higher Education’s ranking of the latest REF results (2021).
1st in the UK for Iberian languages
(The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)
Dedicated facilities
We have specialist labs to study speech, forensics, psycholinguistics, translation and interpreting.

News

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30 October 2025

A new partnership between universities and professional associations aims to strengthen ties between translation and interpreting education and practice.

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30 October 2025

New funding will continue vital knowledge exchange between academics and police forces on transcription and interpreting in the justice system.

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30 October 2025

Professor Schmid joins the 'Aging Less' podcast to explore how learning languages can promote lifelong brain health and delay cognitive decline.

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10 October 2025

The prestigious one-year fellowship will support new research into forensic transcription and help establish an international knowledge-sharing network.

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