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Department of Linguistics and Communication

We are a world-leading centre of excellence for both teaching and research in Linguistics and Communication.

  • Top 20

    Globally for Linguistics

    QS World Subject Rankings 2026

  • Top 10

    for Communications & Media Studies in the UK

    Complete University Guide 2027

We have a track record in teaching and an active research culture that emphasises excellent publications, productive collaboration within and beyond the University, and wide-ranging public engagement. We conduct research into a wide range of areas of human language and communication all of which involve the technical study of language.

  • Our research

    We have been at the forefront of investigations into language for decades.

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Department of Linguistics and Communication
Frankland Building
The University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
United Kingdom

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