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Languages, Linguistics And Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages

Open an exciting route into the global jobs market – by looking beyond vocabulary and grammar to learn more about how our languages shape us.

Why study LLT

With us, you can study a range of languages, with the chance to learn from native speakers. You’ll develop your language skills and gain a solid understanding of the social and cultural environment of your chosen language. Through linguistics, you’ll consider how language is formed, the way we communicate, and how this influences people and defines our identity. Whichever path is right for you, you’ll have the chance to learn from an experienced and enthusiastic team of lecturers and active researchers, who will equip you with the strong language and linguistic skills employers are looking for. With local, national and global links, we can open your horizons with work placements, study experiences and networking opportunities.

Why Manchester Met

Academic Expertise

The majority of our 30+ academic, research and support staff are native speakers of French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and Japanese. We also have multiple connections with language groups across Manchester to ensure you can communicate in your chosen language. 

Placement Opportunities

You may spend a year abroad in France or Spain/Latin America where you’ll experience and immerse yourself in a new culture. This could include study at a partner university in France or Spain/Latin America as teaching assistant in a school, giving you a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience.

Boost Employability

With local, national, and global links, we can open your horizons with work placements, study experiences and networking opportunities which will allow you to grow in confidence and enhance your future employability.

Internship Opportunities

Through activities including internships and volunteering, our award-winning ‘Rise at Manchester Met’ internship programme encourages you to learn career focused skills beyond your course and gain extra academic credits towards your degree. 

Research Excellence

Our academic staff are continuously recognised in the field for their innovation. Initiatives include the globally recognised Film, Languages and Media in Education (FLAME) research group integrating film, language, and media in education, setting our institution apart in innovative teaching and learning.

Industry Standard Facilities

Located in the University’s Grosvenor East building, you’ll have access to our Language Resource Centre, providing a range of language learning software and study spaces to practise and interact with other languages students. We also have a social space for informal language conversation clubs and exchanges, creating a vibrant and supportive community where language learning goes beyond the classroom.

Our reputation

Teaching Excellence Framework 2023

Rated an "outstanding" university

Manchester Met received overall Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023-2027.

Times Higher Education

Student satisfaction

We're ranked in the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction, according to the Times Higher Education.

Research Excellence Framework REF 2021 logo

Research with impact

90% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent, according to the Research Excellence Framework (2021).

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