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Our Department of Language and Linguistics brings together three
distinct, yet connected, areas of study: linguistics,
modern languages, and
English language teaching.
We are one of the largest and most prestigious departments in the UK for
English language and linguistics research, rated fourth in the most recent
Research Assessment Exercise (RAE, December 2008). We offer a large range of
study options that offer you a truly flexible course. Feedback from our
students shows that they love studying at Essex.
Our strengths
- 93 per cent student satisfaction (NSS 2013)
- Highest proportion of world-leading English language and linguistics
research in the UK (RAE 2008)
- All languages taught by native or bi-lingual teachers
- Cutting-edge lab work
- Option to integrate language learning and linguistics study
Undergraduate study
We offer flexible, modular courses in English and modern languages. Our approach lets you focus on those areas that interest
you most and build a programme of study that suits your career goals.
Postgraduate study
We offer a variety of postgraduate taught and research courses and have a large graduate community that provides an active and stimulating
environment in which to continue your studies.
World-class research
We are ranked fourth in the UK for English language and linguistics research and have the highest proportion of research that is world-leading.
Join our large and thriving research community.