Overview

The General Linguistics programme at Stellenbosch University spans at least two years. The work of each student is structured on an individual basis in the form of a carefully planned research project.

Features

Students do research on linguistics problems in a restricted number of (sub)areas, for which the foundation has been laid in the Department's MA Programmes in General Linguistics, Second Language Studies and Intercultural Communication.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The programme focuses on one or more modern linguistic theories and the linguistic methodology associated with these theories.

The programme offers the opportunity for research focused on a problem or constellation of problems in one or more of the following (sub)areas: language structure, language use and misuse, language acquisition and attrition, language dynamics, language pathology, sign language and conceptual and methodological foundations of linguistics.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Linguistics View 8 other PhDs in Linguistics in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students with a master's degree in General Linguistics, a language, speech therapy, audiology or another language-oriented discipline can apply for admission to the PhD programme in General Linguistics.

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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

21544 ZAR / year

≈ 21544 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

21544 ZAR / year

≈ 21544 ZAR / year

Living costs

Stellenbosch

South Africa

7630 - 10640 ZAR / month

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Scholarships Information

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