Applied Linguistics

Change your world with the power of language.

Change your world with the power of language

Language matters. Explore the wonderful complexities of language with us. Be infused with a sense of discovery and excitement and tackle real-world problems from day one.

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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.

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We are committed to offering bursaries and scholarships to support excellent students in their postgraduate journey.

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Our Research

Applied Linguistics is an interdisciplinary field that identifies, investigates, and offers solutions to problems related to language and communication in all aspects of human life. We are committed to research that can make a real difference to society and people's lives by informing policy, changing practice and challenging perceptions.

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Consult with us

Applied Linguistics staff work with teams and organisations to foster effective communication. We have offered professional consultation in settings including health services, professional sport, and government. See how our expertise can help your team use language more effectively.

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Department updates

Latest news from our department

Wed 09 Sept '26

Article: Jason Anderson

Jason Anderson has published an article exploring the relationship between project-based learning and task-based language teaching.

The article examines the continuities and differences between these two approaches to language education and considers how they may be integrated to support effective language learning and teaching.

The article, published in Educational Linguistics, is titled:

Anderson, J. (2026). Project-based learning and task-based language teaching: continuities, differences and the potential for integration. Educational Linguistics (Advance Online Publication).

Thu 03 Sept '26

Publication: Suji Ko and Troy McConachy

Fri 06 Mar '26

Driving Multilingual Education Forward

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