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Linguistics

26 February 2026

Linguistics is the scientific study of language. It bridges social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences. UC's Linguistics department has close ties with the New Zealand Institute of Language, Brain and Behaviour, a thriving research hub that attracts internationally renowned scholars. Learn more about our Linguistics programme.

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Language seminar

Origins of NZ English Corpus

The Corpus is housed at UC, and allows students to explore New Zealand English from the 1800s.

Language journal

New Zealand English Journal

This UC-edited publication shares research on the varieties of English spoken in New Zealand.

Professor Jen Hay

New Zealand ILBB Research Institute

UC has ties with the multi-disciplinary NZ Institute of Language, Brain and Behaviour.

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