Everything starts with language
It is fundamental to our thought, our relationships and our
civilisations. Study for an undergraduate or
postgraduate degree in language and linguistics and open the door to
a whole new world.
We are one of the largest and most prestigious language and linguistics
departments in the world. You'll become part of an academic community that
undertakes
world-leading research. Your
lecturers are internationally renowned. Their books figure prominently
on reading lists at other universities.
If you want a global outlook, are interested in human communication and
want to study for a degree with real-world practical value in a world-class
department, welcome home.
Why we are unique
- Modern languages top 10 for student satisfaction (NSS
2016)
- Top 10 in the UK for
research quality (REF 2014)
- Ranked among the top 150 departments on the planet according to the
QS World Rankings 2016
- All languages taught by native or bi-lingual teachers
- Internationally-recognised textbooks by our academics
Learn languages
All our students can learn languages in a number of ways, including as part of your degree, in evening
classes or online at no extra cost, or via Essex Modern Language Certificates.
Master interpreting
Our new interpreting training lab gives you the tools to become an expert in conference interpreting. We also have a lab to interpret lectures of up to 350 people. These are the only labs of their kind in East Anglia.