Department of Language and Linguistic Science
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Innovative modern language studies. Global expertise in linguistics.
Study with us
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.
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.
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
Top 10 in the UK for Linguistics
(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.
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Policy brief explores safe use of speech recognition in policing
16 March 2026
Researchers outline recommendations for the careful management and human oversight of AI technologies in law enforcement.
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York forensic speech science team commended at Deepfake Detection Challenge
16 March 2026
Researchers from the department tested their audio deepfake detection skills in operationally realistic scenarios at Microsoft London.
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York to host 11th Northern Englishes Workshop in 2026
17 February 2026
Call for papers opens for major conference on northern dialects at the historic Guildhall.
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York linguist joins major NIH study on Alzheimer’s speech markers
13 February 2026
Professor Monika S. Schmid collaborates on a new project to develop automated tools for detecting early cognitive decline.
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