PhD Linguistics at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

A centre of vibrant, contemporary research in a wide range of areas of linguistic study.

Department: School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Career pathways

You will find when you leave university that a degree in Language & Linguistics, and the knowledge and skills that it represents, will stand you in good stead with prospective employers. A background in this field can serve as a foundation for careers in media, advertising and marketing, information and communication technology, publishing, language teaching, health-related professions such as speech and language therapy, and any number of professions that require understanding and careful consideration of how language works.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants to the MPhil or PhD must provide a detailed research proposal and two academic references from their most recent academic institution.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time Home/RUK research rate (set by UKRI); part-time is 50% of the full-time rate. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time international rate for research degrees admitted 2026/27; part-time is 50% of the full-time rate. Source

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/apply/

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