Overview
This Linguistics and Communication doctorate offered by the University of Birmingham offers research supervision in a variety of fields in English Language and Applied Linguistics.
With an international reputation as a centre of excellence, our Department of Linguistics and Communication offers campus and distance-learning PhD supervision across a broad range of research areas.
Key facts
At Birmingham, we offer a campus PhD and flexible distance learning PhD options for Linguistics and Communication. You can study in Birmingham or anywhere in the world.
If you come to Birmingham you'll keep in contact with your supervisors on campus and by email, or by email and video call if you opt for distance learning.
- Flexible research options: choose to conduct research on campus or by distance learning.
- Access the Linguistics Research Laboratory, a 450 million word Bank of English corpus, plus electronic journals and e-books.
- Academic expertise across a range of English Language, Applied Linguistics, and Communication.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Corpus linguistics,
- Cognitive linguistics and psycholinguistics,
- Stylistics and discourse analysis
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Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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- StartingApply anytime.
If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.
Language
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Communication Studies Linguistics View 74 other PhDs in Linguistics in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- If you’re applying for a PhD , you’ll also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area.
- Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.
- If you’re applying for distance learning research programmes, you’ll also need to show that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning.
- You'll normally need to submit a research proposal. The word count is typically 1,000-1,500 words for Arts programmes and around 2,500 words for Law programmes. See the Application Process section for more information.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents23390 GBP / year≈ 23390 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5181 GBP / year≈ 5181 GBP / year
Additional Details
- UK: £2,591 part-time
Living costs
Birmingham
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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