Welcome to Linguistics and Modern Languages at the University of Huddersfield! We are a friendly department with an excellent reputation for research and teaching in linguistics, English language and modern foreign languages, and we are particularly well known for the applied focus of our work. We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and the department is also the home of Babel: The Language Magazine. Our work in English Language specifically is recognised by the University having been listed in the 2018 QS World University Rankings by subject for 'English Language and Literature'.
Linguistics and Modern Languages is a vibrant subject area with a thriving research culture.
Linguistics is by its nature a highly practical discipline. Many of our large research projects have clear impact potential.
We are committed to continually updating our instrumentation and facilities to support our researchers.
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The Institute for Applied Linguistics carries out linguistic research aimed at solving real world problems.
The Centre provides a focal point for research and pedagogy in linguistic politeness.
The Centre provides a focal point for research and pedagogy in stylistics (the linguistic analysis of style in literary and non-literary discourse).
As a postgraduate student you will join a thriving research community with plenty of opportunities to develop your research skills and work with leading figures in your field.
Language Unlocked is a consultancy based in the Institute for Applied Linguistics at the University of Huddersfield.
Babel is the quarterly language magazine that brings you cutting edge linguistic research in an accessible and colourful format.
We welcome applications from academics at other universities who wish to spend time at Huddersfield as a Visiting Researcher.