Overview

Context of Language development in early childhood - Exploring the quality of interactions with adults and peers project at University of Dundee

A connection between a child’s early language development and the learning environment is well established. What is less clear is how specific environments and experiences affect the linguistic skills of young children with resulting effects on their later conceptual understanding and language use.

It is envisaged that the project would investigate these emerging skills in the context of play among children developing typically or atypically due to factors such as neurodiversity or socio-economic status.

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Programme Structure

The focus of interest will be determined through discussion with the student, but possible topics would include: gestures, shared reading, digital technology/personalised books/songs, linguistic variation, late talkers, question use, morphological development or self-regulation.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies Linguistics Early Childhood Education View 147 other PhDs in Language Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Honours degree at 2.1 or above in a relevant discipline.

In certain circumstances we may ask you to spend a year completing our Master's degree in Psychological Research Methods before you commence your doctoral research. The decision about the suitability of your qualifications is made by the potential supervisor and the schools postgraduate advisor.
IELTS 6.5

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21940 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

4786 GBP / year

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Living costs

Dundee

United Kingdom

787 - 1494 GBP / month

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Overview

Context of Language development in early childhood - Exploring the quality of interactions with adults and peers project at University of Dundee

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Dundee

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