Language matters. Explore the wonderful complexities of language with us. Be infused with a sense of discovery and excitement and tackle real-world problems from day one.
Applied Linguistics is the study of languages, exploring how languages work and evolve, and how we can use this insight for real-world applications. From day one, apply your learning to explore, challenge, understand, and find solutions.
We are committed to offering bursaries and scholarships to support excellent students in their postgraduate journey.
Applied Linguistics is an interdisciplinary field that identifies, investigates, and offers solutions to problems related to language and communication in all aspects of human life. We are committed to research that can make a real difference to society and people's lives by informing policy, changing practice and challenging perceptions.
Applied Linguistics staff work with teams and organisations to foster effective communication. We have offered professional consultation in settings including health services, professional sport, and government. See how our expertise can help your team use language more effectively.
We are delighted to offer two PhD scholarships linked to these two important topics:
1. Intercultural research on diversity in professional contexts
2. Linguistic Bias in Large Language Model Artificial Intelligence