PhD Sociolinguistics at University of Essex

Programme overview

A research PhD with supervision in conversation analysis, language variation and change, dialects and language contact, gender differentiation in language, multilingualism, intercultural pragmatics, language maintenance and shift, Pidgin and Creole linguistics, and language and human rights.

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

What you will study

Supervised thesis research, with compulsory 0-credit components Language and Linguistics: Research and Professional Development for Research Students (research design, methods, ethics, conference presentation and publication skills).

Career pathways

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

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Application information

Entry requirements

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. English language for international applicants: IELTS 7.0 (6.0 in writing, minimum 5.5 in remaining components).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year. Home/UK fee; increases for each academic year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 20,625 a year. International fee; increases for each academic year of study Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 3-4 years full-time

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