Linguistics MPhil, PhD at Newcastle University

Programme overview

As a postgraduate researcher in linguistics, you'll carry out a major research project working with supervisors who are experts in your field. Newcastle University is one of the largest centres for linguistic research in Europe. This gives you the unique opportunity to learn a wide range of methodologies as part of our Linguistics course.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of English Literature Language and Linguistics | Duration: MPhil full time: 1 year; MPhil part time: 2 years; PhD full time: 3 years; PhD part time: 72 months | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027; January 2028 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

We offer supervision in the following areas.

Career pathways

Additionally, you can involve yourself in a range of activities and events. As a PhD student, you can gain experience in conference organisation. Graduate roles and employers include: academia; education; publishing; university administration; social research; software engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree or above, or international equivalent. We also usually expect a master’s degree, or international equivalent, at merit or above in a related field. We especially encourage applications from students who feel they may face specific barriers in accessing higher education or who belong to groups who are under-represented in UK Higher Education. These include, but are not limited to, first-generation students, applicants from minoritised ethnic groups, applicants returning to full-time education after a break, applicants with caring responsibilities, or applicants with disabilities. The School is committed to supporting you. If you would like to discuss how we can do so, please contact [email protected] . English language: IELTS 7 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills).

International applicants: GBP 25,250 a year (2027/28). MPhil full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027; January 2028

Duration: MPhil full time: 1 year; MPhil part time: 2 years; PhD full time: 3 years; PhD part time: 72 months

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/8190f-49/#how-to-apply

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