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Integrated PhD Applied Linguistics at University of Essex

University of Essex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The four-year integrated PhD Applied Linguistics follows the MA Applied Linguistics programme for year 1, giving training to develop the research mindset needed for doctoral study, with independent research starting in year two.

Department: School of Language, Literature, and Media (Department of Language and Linguistics)  |  Duration: 4 to 5 years full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 follows the MA Applied Linguistics at Masters level; years 2 to 4 are supervised doctoral research with supervisory board meetings twice a year.

Career pathways

Graduate destinations are often university lecturing or research, in departments such as English, linguistics, education, sociology or cognitive science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2.2 Honours degree, or equivalent, in a related subject. The integrated route allows the first year to be studied at Masters level to build the necessary knowledge and skills before independent research begins in year two. English language (international applicants): IELTS 7.0 or equivalent.

International applicants: GBP 21,675 a year. Fee stated per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Academic year not labelled. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 4 to 5 years full-time

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