PhD Linguistics at University of California, San Diego

A PhD offering training in syntax, semantics, phonetics, phonology and morphology, with particular strength in interface areas. The department connects theoretical work to language study and experimental science within UC San Diego's cognitive science and neuroscience communities.

Faculty: Linguistics  |  Department: Linguistics  |  Duration: Non-dissertation requirements expected by end of the ninth quarter (must finish by tenth); total registered time max 8 years  |  Intake: Fall only  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: La Jolla, CA, United States

What you will study

Core courses include LIGN 210 Phonetics, 211 Phonology, 220 Morphology, 221 Syntax, 230 Semantics, 240 Field Methods and 293 Research Practicum, plus five graduate electives (at least three in Linguistics). Milestones are a first evaluation after the third quarter, a comprehensive evaluation after the sixth quarter, an oral qualifying exam and a dissertation with public defense.

Career pathways

Apprentice teaching prepares students for a future academic career.

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