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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.
Explore our courses
Explore our courses
Undergraduate
We apply linguistic knowledge and theory to solve real-world problems. You will build an interdisciplinary foundation from leading research in language, linguistics, communication, psychology, and culture. Then you will apply your learning to explore, challenge, understand, and address problems and find meaningful solutions.
Postgraduate
Reach your potential with our postgraduate courses. Develop in-depth knowledge and transferable skills with our taught programmes. You'll be supported every step of the way and challenged to take your intellectual and professional ambitions to the next level.
Short Courses
The Department has established a long and proud history of delivering English language development and professional development programmes to students, lecturers and teachers from around the world. We have a range of course types, both in person and online.
Why Applied Linguistics at Warwick?
Why Applied Linguistics at Warwick?
9th in the UK for Linguistics
(Complete University Guide 2024, Linguistics CategoryLink opens in a new window)
5th most targeted university by the UK's top 100 graduate employers
(The Graduate Market in 2023, High Fliers Research Ltd.)
10th in the UK for Languages and Linguistics
(The Guardian University Guide 2024, Languages and Linguistics Category)
Student-led learning
Students are a central part of the Applied Linguistics research community, working in partnership with our academics to ask and answer questions that make real impact in the world.
Career Preparation
Master transferrable and desirable skills in analysis, critical and creative thinking, and communication. Our graduates are equipped to challenge and address our complex realities and are resultantly highly sought by employers.
Opportunities beyond Modules
We equip students to push their learning beyond the classroom. From study abroad to Warwick's Undergraduate Research Support Scheme to collaborative projects with our academic staff.