Overview

Key Features:

The Applied Linguistics PhD programme from University of York is suitable for all those interested in exploring how linguistic knowledge can be applied to everyday real-life phenomena such as language learning, language policy or language processing.
The course emphasises state-of-the-art research methodology appropriate for conducting linguistic research projects, using a wide range of linguistic research methods.

Programme Structure

We are interested in hearing from students doing projects that link linguistic research with real-life language use in the following broad areas:

Second language acquisition

Language learning

Discourse studies and discourse analysis

Psycholinguistics

Syntax

Semantics

Phonology

Lexis

Sociolinguistics

Language policy

Language for specific purposes (eg academic, professional)

Forensic linguistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

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96

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies Linguistics View 74 other PhDs in Linguistics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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96

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are expected to have a good honours degree or a master's degree (MA, MSc or MEd) in a relevant discipline (eg MA degree in Applied Linguistics, Psychology, English, English for Academic Purposes, Education, Modern Languages, Linguistics) although candidates with other evidence of ability to succeed at PhD level will also be considered.
If English is not your first language, we do expect you to be able to demonstrate a high level of proficiency. The minimum requirement for PhD in Applied Linguistics is IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. For further information please see English language requirements.
As part of the application process, you will be invited for interview (face-to-face or via Skype).
You must submit a research proposal; we are unable to consider your application without one.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25350 GBP / year

≈ 25350 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.