Overview

Key facts

In the Linguistics programmea from University College Dublin, we encourage applications from candidates who are interested in pursuing interdisciplinary research projects that straddle different subdisciplines of Linguistics such as Phonetics/Phonology and Sociolinguistics and/or Pragmatics using a variety of methodological approaches.
Candidates who are interested in projects that focus on the interaction between Linguistics and other disciplines in the Humanities and Social Sciences are also very welcome to apply.

We are particularly interested in projects that explore aspects of language and language use in Ireland (Irish English, Irish and the languages of newcomers to Ireland), including multilingual language practices in a variety of contexts, and projects that focus on the structure and development of lesser-used languages worldwide.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The UCD Structured PhD aims to enable PhD students to achieve the best possible experience of graduate research and training. Making a substantial and original contribution to knowledge, normally leading to peer-reviewed publications, remains the core objective of doctoral studies.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-07 00:00:00

More details

Applications should be made at least 4-5 months prior to the Registration deadline.

Language

English

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90

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140

Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Linguistics View 3 other PhDs in Linguistics in Ireland

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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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120

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90

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140

Other requirements

General requirements

Students who wish to apply for the PhD in Linguistics must first identify a potential supervisor and contact them directly with their PhD project area to discuss the research proposal.
The thesis proposal is not fully binding but allows us to determine the broad area of Linguistics that a candidate wishes to do research in and their interests.

Proposals should include the following information: a precise research question, a discussion of the types of data and (data collection and analysis) methods to be used in the research, a discussion of the academic motivations for the project and an indicative list of references.
Before writing the proposal, candidates should contact a potential thesis supervisor in Linguistics at UCD for a preliminary discussion.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

13730 EUR / year

≈ 13730 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

7130 EUR / year

≈ 7130 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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