PhD Linguistics at Lancaster University

Programme overview

We welcome proposals for doctoral research across any area of linguistics that falls within our expertise. These include but are not limited to: If you pursue doctoral research in linguistics at Lancaster you will join a research-intensive department with a large community of doctoral students and a number of different research groups. This provides a rich, stimulating and supportive environment in which to conduct your research with lots of opportunities to share your research with others.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Department: School of Social Sciences | Duration: Full time 3 - 4 years, Part time 4 - 7 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic 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. Additional requirements: As part of your application you will also need to provide a viable research proposal. Guidance for writing a research proposal can be found on the department's PhD study page. English language requirements: We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Home fee for 2026/27 (UK Research Councils standard fee level, full-time); the following year's fee is not yet set Source

Duration: Full time 3 - 4 years, Part time 4 - 7 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying-for-postgraduate-study/

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