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Category: Language and Linguistic Science

  • Where my York degree has taken me

    29 June 2023 by Najwa
    3 minute read

    Hello, I’m Najwa from Malaysia and I graduated from the Department of Language and Linguistic Science at the University of York in 2018. Here’s how I progressed from gaining a York…

  • What can you do with a degree in Languages?

    30 January 2023 by Amelia
    4 minute read

    Hi, I’m Amelia, and I’m a 1st-Year French and German student. I’m enjoying my course so far, and I’m looking forward to exploring the more specialised modules next year! In…

  • Is a Linguistics placement year for you?

    23 January 2023 by Emma
    3 minute read

    While many of my course mates were looking for their year-abroad opportunities, a year in another country wasn’t an easy option for me. I needed a break from academic life,…

  • How to Ling and Lang for a week

    12 February 2022 by Emma
    3 minute read

    Hiya, My name is Emma and I am currently a second year student studying English Language and Linguistics. One thing I love about studying Linguistics is the range of topics…

  • Top Tips When Studying Two Languages

    11 February 2022 by Lucy
    3 minute read

    Hiya everyone! My name is Lucy, and I am a second-year student studying Italian with Spanish here at the University of York. I thought I would write this little message…

  • My placement year in a pandemic

    4 January 2022 by Taylor
    3 minute read

    I’m Taylor and I am a final year English Language and Linguistics (with placement year) student and I want to share some of the opportunities that are offered as part…

  • Things to look forward to about Linguistics at York

    11 June 2021 by Georgia
    1 minute read

    I’m Georgia and I’m studying English Language and Linguistics at the University of York! I’ve made a short video to tell you a few of the best bits to look…

  • Things to look forward to about Language and Linguistic Science at York

    13 April 2021 by Caitlin
    4 minute read

    Hi there! I’m Caitlin and I am a 4th year French and Spanish student here at York. I am so excited to share my favourite things about Language and Linguistic…

  • Things to look forward to about Linguistics at York

    4 March 2020 by Laura
    3 minute read

    There are so many things to look forward to but I’m going to try and whittle it down to just three. Wish me luck! Choice The beauty of linguistics is…

  • Four things to look forward to about studying languages at York

    3 March 2020 by Rebecca
    3 minute read

    Moving away to university is a big life change, but one you should definitely be excited about. It’s a chance to study something you love, surrounded by other students just…

  • A Week in the Life of a Linguistics Student

    A Week in the Life of a Linguistics Student

    28 January 2020 by Laura
    4 minute read

    A week in the life of a Linguistics student can be summarised in just one word: varied. Linguistics consists of so many aspects of language it is almost impossible to…

  • A Week in the Life of a Language and Linguistics Student

    21 January 2020 by Rebecca
    4 minute read

    I’m a second year French and Linguistics student. The first thing I have to say about this degree is that it really isn’t like many other French degrees out there.…