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PhD Linguistics at University of Chicago

University of Chicago, United States

Programme overview

The PhD is designed to support students from advanced training and academic preparation to independent research, including dissertation work and professional development. An optional Master of Arts degree is available.

Faculty: Division of the Arts & Humanities  |  Department: Department of Linguistics  |  Intake: Autumn  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Degree requirements, teaching requirements, year-end assessments and mentoring structure the programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Linguistics PhD: academic record is critical (no GPA minimum stated); letters of recommendation; statement of purpose on the intellectual issues to explore at Chicago; writing sample (published essay, term paper or MA thesis); document listing relevant courses with titles, instructors, grades and brief descriptions; GRE not considered; TOEFL iBT or IELTS for applicants whose first language is not English (waivers possible); completed applications due in December of the year before enrollment.

Intake: Autumn

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