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PhD Linguistics at University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Linguistics gives in-depth training in the scientific study of language, preparing students for original research on the structure, use and evolution of language.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Phonetics, phonology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics and language acquisition, with analytical and theoretical skills and fieldwork opportunities.

Career pathways

Academia, language technology, language documentation, education and research institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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