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PhD Linguistics at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Linguistics provides broad training in linguistics as both a cognitive and a social science, using observational, experimental and computational methods to study linguistic knowledge, variation and use. Roughly 300 PhDs have been awarded since 1963.

Faculty: College of Literature, Science, and the Arts  |  Department: Linguistics  |  Intake: Fall; deadline December 1  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Course requirements, a qualifying research paper memo and paper, a language requirement, a dissertation prospectus and a dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme: Fall entry only; all materials due December 1 through Rackham. Required: application, statement of purpose, personal statement, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, writing sample and English proficiency exam (department score requirements differ from Rackham's).

Intake: Fall; deadline December 1

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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