Applied Linguistics

Change your world with the power of language.

Change your world with the power of language

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.

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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.

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We are committed to offering bursaries and scholarships to support excellent students in their postgraduate journey.

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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.

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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.

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Department updates

Latest news from our department

Fri 06 Mar '26

Driving Multilingual Education Forward

Dr Jason Anderson travelled to Assam, India on the invitation of the Government of Assam to deliver an invited talk: “Translingual English-medium instruction (EMI): A pathway to multilingual and multidisciplinary efficacy for international higher education institutions”, and signed a research MOU with Padmini Boruah of the University of Gauhati as part of the conference: International Perspectives on Multidisciplinary Education and Attainment of SDGs in Higher Education, Guwahati, Assam, 29-30 Jan, 2026.

See slides here: https://www.jasonanderson.org.uk/downloads/anderson_2026_translingual_emi.pdfLink opens in a new window

Dr Anderson also delivered an invited lecture at the University of Gauhati entitled: "Exploring the potential of AI with project-based learning: Pedagogy for higher education in the 21st century."