Department of Language and Linguistic Science
- Language and Linguistic Science
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
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.
Undergraduate
Languages at York courses
Equality and Diversity
We hold an Athena SWAN Bronze Award in recognition of our commitment to gender equality.
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Postgraduate
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Thursday 28 November 2024
The Last Men Standing, a feature-length documentary edited by Huw Jones, has won the awards for Best North East Film and Audience Award - Feature Film
Thursday 28 November 2024
Following the storytelling & origami session Géraldine Enjelvin, Yumi Nixon and Ulrike Wray successfully presented for York Cares at the June 2024 edition of York Festival of Ideas, the charity approached them again in September:
Monday 30 September 2024
The Department of Language and Linguistic Science has ranked highly in the Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2025. It placed 5th for the subject of Linguistics, 10th for French and 9th for Iberian Languages. The ranking recognises the quality of our courses, and the experiences and opportunities they provide to our students.
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