PhD Language and Communication at Cardiff University

Programme overview

The PhD in Language and Communication is based in the Centre for Language and Communication Research within the School of English, Communication and Philosophy. It supports original research in social, applied and interactional areas of human communication, language and linguistics.

Department: School of English, Communication and Philosophy | Duration: PhD 3 years (MPhil 1 year) full-time; PhD 5 years (MPhil 2 years) part-time | Intake: January, April, October | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent research leading to a written thesis, with involvement in staff research projects, regular research seminars, an annual postgraduate conference and access to a dedicated suite of research rooms.

Career pathways

Roles in higher education or employment requiring high-level research skills or advanced subject knowledge.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a 2.1 at undergraduate level in a suitable field (such as linguistics, communication, media studies, languages, some social sciences, English literature and humanities). Successful applicants will have strong performance at Master's level in a subject related to linguistics, have completed a course in research methods and have some experience of empirical research. Applicants undertake an initial review by the school before a formal application, and all PhD applicants who meet the requirements are interviewed where an offer is considered. English language for non-native speakers: IELTS overall 7.5 with at least 7.0 in each sub score.

Intake: January, April, October

Duration: PhD 3 years, MPhil 1 year

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