PhD Linguistics at University of Essex

Programme overview

The PhD Linguistics is a three-year supervised research route for students with a solid knowledge of existing research in the field and a good understanding of research methods. Supervision covers descriptive and theoretical phonology, syntax, semantics and morphology, with emphasis on cross-linguistic variation and fieldwork on understudied languages.

Department: School of Language, Literature, and Media | Duration: 3-4 years | Intake: April 2027 | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The PhD is research-based, with a compulsory Language and Linguistics research component and a Professional Development for Research Students module covering research design, methods, literature searching, quantitative analysis and conference presentation.

Career pathways

Former PhD students work in higher education institutions around the world as teachers and academic researchers, and have also moved into publishing, social work, administration and retail.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants: a good Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject. A well-developed research proposal is essential. Applicants may be required to attend an interview, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department. International applicants: IELTS 7.0 (6.0 in writing, with a minimum of 5.5 in the remaining components).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year. Home/UK tuition per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,625 a year. Tuition per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

Intake: April 2027

Duration: 3-4 years

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