People
Department of Language and Linguistic Science
Innovative modern language studies. Global expertise in linguistics.
Research
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.
Our department is a multilingual, multicultural community where we use language learning and linguistic research to understand how everyday language shapes our minds, identities, and the way we connect with the world.
Professor Richard Ogden, Head of Department
News
News
The Department of Language and Linguistic Science has placed 2nd, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd and 4th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027 for the subjects of Italian, French, German, Iberian Languages and linguistics. The ranking recognises the quality of our courses, and the experiences and opportunities they provide to our students.
News
A study co-led in the department is using Sir Michael Caine's licensed AI voice to test how well people can tell real speech from synthetic audio.
News
Postgraduate translation students have had terminology entries validated by international experts and published in a multilingual database used by language professionals worldwide.
News
The results of the 2026 National Student Survey (NSS) have revealed the strengths of the Department of Language and Linguistic Studies for the study of French studies and Iberian studies. We have excelled in ‘Learning opportunities’, ‘Academic support’, ‘Organisation and management’ and ‘Learning Resources’.
Events
Event
September 30th is International Translation Day!
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