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PhD Modern Languages at University of Southampton

University of Southampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Our PhD and integrated PhD programmes give you the skills for a range of successful professions such as teacher, researcher or lecturer. The Department of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics at Southampton is an internationally recognised centre of research excellence. We offer PhD supervision across a wide range of areas relating to language, culture and society, including applied linguistics. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive community with opportunities to:

Faculty: Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Modern languages and linguistics  |  Duration: 48 months (full or part-time)  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: January and September  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For the integrated PhD you’ll need to have a: 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a related subject For the PhD you'll need to have one of the following: 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a related subject master of art with merit in a related subject If English is not your first language, you'll need an IELTS minimum level of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing, reading, speaking and listening.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). UK fee, full-time (also applies to Horizon Europe associated-country applicants). Part-time: UK £2,619, international £10,050 a year. Also by distance learning. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,100 a year (2026/27). International fee, full-time. Source

Intake: January and September

Duration: 48 months (full or part-time)

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