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18 PhD programmes in Language Studies in Scotland, United Kingdom
University of Dundee4,1(71)
Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide The influence of individual differences in brain rhythms on language and music competency
The influence of individual differences in brain rhythms on language and music competency project at University of Dundee will aim to answer the question of why some individuals have better speech comprehension skills or are more musical than others.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,682/yr
University of Dundee4,1(71)
Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Language development in early childhood - Precursors of the transition to literacy
This Language development in early childhood - Precursors of the transition to literacy project at University of Dundee will examine how variation in early language affects the transition to literacy among children developing typically or atypically due to factors such as neurodiversity or socio-economic status.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,682/yr
University of Dundee4,1(71)
Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Language development in early childhood - Exploring the quality of interactions with adults and peers
Of particular interest in this Language development in early childhood - Exploring the quality of interactions with adults and peers project at University of Dundee will be the quality of interactions and (proto-)conversations.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,682/yr
University of Dundee4,1(71)
Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide English and Creative Writing
English and Creative Writing at the University of Dundee provides a nurturing environment for both individual and collaborative research: its permanent academic staff, together with a number of teaching and research fellows, cover a wide range of interests and periods.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,682/yr
University of Dundee4,1(71)
Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Dialects, registers, and accents - investigating the use of sociolinguistic variants
This aim of this Dialects, registers, and accents - investigating the use of sociolinguistic variants project at University of Dundee is to marry the psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic sides of this problem, by combining cognitive and social psychological methods to investigate both the cognitive mechanisms behind sociolinguistic variant use.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,682/yr
University of Strathclyde4,2(57)
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Applied Linguistics
The Applied Linguistics programme at University of Strathclyde focuses on a wide range of aspects related to the study of speech, language and voice characteristics of typical as well as impaired populations across their lifespan, in order to further our understanding of these issues and impact positively on people’s lives.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,343/yr
University of Strathclyde4,2(57)
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide English
The English programme at University of Strathclyde covers all periods from the Renaissance to the present day.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,343/yr
University of Glasgow4,3(113)
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide English Language and Linguistics
Our research engages with English Language and Linguistics at University of Glasgow, focusing on written and spoken English language from medieval times to the present day.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$37,502/yr
University of St Andrews4,4(21)
Saint Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Languages and Culture
The School of Modern Languages has an exceptionally broad variety of research interests ranging from the medieval period to the present day and engages with literatures and cultures around the world. This Languages and Cultures programme is offered at the University of St Andrews.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$29,182/yr
University of Strathclyde4,2(57)
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Modern Languages
The Modern Languages programme of the University of Strathclyde has full-time staff in French, Italian, Spanish and Translation studies who can offer you great expertise and supervision in your area of research.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,343/yr
University of Glasgow4,3(113)
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide Modern Languages and Cultures
In the Modern Languages and Cultures programme from the University of Glasgow, we have expertise and supervision in language, culture, sociolinguistics, literature and history for the subjects of French, German, Hispanic, Italian and Slavonic Studies, alongside a strong postgraduate community in Comparative Literature and Translation Studies.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$37,502/yr
University of Glasgow4,3(113)
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide English Literature
Beyond their individual projects, our students are fully engaged in the rich intellectual life of our subject area and the School of Critical Studies, organizing reading groups and conferences, participating in colloquia, and, from the second year of study, contributing to undergraduate teaching. We offer a English Literature degree at the University of Glasgow.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$37,502/yr
Abertay University3,9(79)
Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom Developmental Psychology and Language Learning
Abertay’s Division of Psychology and Forensic Sciences has a strong and active role in delivering research degrees, including those in partnership with the NHS, local education authorities, Police Scotland, and the business and digital technology communities. This PhD in Developmental Psychology and Language Learning is offered at Abertay University.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$18,602/yr
University of Glasgow4,3(113)
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide German
At University of Glasgow, we are dedicated to the research of German culture in all its aspects, with a particular emphasis on language and literature.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$37,502/yr
University of St Andrews4,4(21)
Saint Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide English
Study a wide range of English, Scottish, Irish, American and world literature from Anglo-Saxon times to the present day at the University of St Andrews School of English.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$29,182/yr
University of Stirling4,2(72)
Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide English Studies
As a PhD researcher in English Studies at the University of Stirling, you’ll become a key part of our research environment. We also offer the opportunity to pursue a practice-led PhD in Creative Writing, with specialist supervision from the writers on our staff.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$29,087/yr
University of Stirling4,2(72)
Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Languages, Cultures and Religions
As a PhD student in Languages, Cultures and Religions at the University of Stirling you’ll contribute to a research culture that cuts across the disciplinary units of English, Modern Languages, Global Cinema and Religion, and foregrounds their intersections.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,087/yr
University of Glasgow4,3(113)
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide Italian
Staff in Italian at University of Glasgow are involved in research primarily in the modern period and can provide postgraduate supervision in a range of topics in modern Italian literature and culture.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$37,502/yr