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

Starting 2026-10-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-09 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-17 00:00:00

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More details

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

English

PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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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

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

Funding

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