Overview
Throughout this Linguistics course from Lancaster University you may also benefit from additional research methods and academic skills training provided by the faculty Research Training Programme (offered on-site and by distance learning).
You will be fully supported throughout your studies as you move through key milestones in the PhD process
We welcome proposals for doctoral research across any area of linguistics that falls within our expertise.
These include but are not limited to:
Cognitive Linguistics
Corpus Linguistics
Critical Discourse Analysis
First Language Acquisition
Forensic Linguistics
Historical/Diachronic Linguistics
Language Testing
Linguistic Typology
Literacy Studies
Phonetics and Phonology
Pragmatics
Psycholinguistic
Sociolinguistics
Speech Science and Technology
Stylistics
Second Language Learning and Teaching
Programme Structure
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- If you are applying for funding, are applying from overseas or require on-campus accommodation, we recommend that you apply as early as possible.
Language
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Lancaster, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Master's degree (UK or equivalent) in a subject relevant to the proposed research, with an average of at least 60% for UK MAs.
- 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Applied Linguistics or a related subject, for example Linguistics, Foreign Languages, Education.
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
The postgraduate research fees for the next year have not yet been set.
Living costs
Lancaster
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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