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PhD of Linguistics

University of Essex

Colchester, United Kingdom
3, 4 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

A 4-year doctoral programme in Linguistics at Memorial University.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Linguistics can develop the ability to examine learning and communication needs
Design context-appropriate educational or language activities and evaluate their effectiveness
And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Researcher
Professor or teacher
Project manager
Editor
Publisher
Translator
Linguistic consultant
Diplomat
Entrepreneur

Curriculum

Courses
A comprehensive examination and a thesis
With research in language acquisition
Phonetics and language variation
A master's in linguistics is required (applied linguistics MA does not qualify).

Entry requirements

Academic

UK entry: You will need a 2.2 Honours Degree
or equivalent
In a related subject
Our four year integrated PhD
Allows you to spend your first year studying at Masters level in order to develop the necessary knowledge and skills and to start your independent research in year two.
International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Good master's degree (or UK 2:1/2:2 honours for some departments) in a related subject, Research proposal (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) or department pro forma (Science and Health), CV, References.

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results
Curriculum Vitae
Research Proposal.

How to apply

Check the course page
Research proposal needs and deadlines. Apply online through the postgraduate application system. Upload transcripts
English language evidence
Research proposal or department pro forma
CV and references as the course asks. Attend an interview if the department requires one. Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee deposit (or show recognised sponsor funding) to receive your CAS. Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£21,675 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£32,502 GBP

Program details

Campus	Colchester Campus
Faculty or school	Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Department	School of Language, Literature, and Media
Teaching language	English
Credit value	360,480
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3, 4 years.