PhD Linguistics at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Undertake specialist doctoral training in linguistic theory and practice. Access expert supervision across an exceptional breadth of research areas in Linguistics. Join a vibrant and lively international centre for Linguistics with an active postgraduate research community.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: School of Arts, Languages and Cultures | Duration: 3 Years [Full-time], 6 Years [Part-time] | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our PhD Linguistics programme enables you to carry out research in a field of linguistics that matches the interests of one of our members of staff. The Department of Linguistics and English Language is an international centre for Linguistics, with approximately 20 full-time members of staff and approximately 15-20 postgraduate research students.

Career pathways

At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help support you with your goals for the future.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and Master's degree in a relevant subject – with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent) English language: IELTS test minimum score – 7.0 overall, 7.0 in writing. Interview: As part of the offer making process applicants will be required to undertake an interview assessment.

International applicants: GBP 23,000 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 Years [Full-time], 6 Years [Part-time]

Apply through the official page: https://www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/

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