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
Learn more about the 2021 REF results
- 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.
We hold an Athena SWAN Bronze Award in recognition of our commitment to gender equality.
Tuesday 19 September 2023
The Department of Language and Linguistic Science has placed 3rd for French, joint 3rd for linguistics and joint 5th in the UK for Iberian Languages in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. The ranking recognises the quality of our courses, and the experiences and opportunities we provide to our students.
Thursday 14 September 2023
The Department of Language and Linguistic Science had a very strong presence at this year's conference of the Linguistic Association of Great Britain in Cambridge earlier this month, with a range of paper presentations.
Wednesday 6 September 2023
New published work in the field of Language for Specific Purposes