PhD Applied Linguistics at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

The PhD in Applied Linguistics is hosted by the Speech & Language Therapy Team, home of a Doctoral Training Centre in Communication Disorders. Supervision covers speech sound disorders, voice, dementia, autism, stroke and motor speech disorders, as well as language acquisition, sociolinguistics and phonetics.

Faculty: School of Psychological Sciences & Health | Department: Speech & Language Therapy Team | Duration: 3 years full-time (part-time option available) | Intake: October start for most students; other start dates possible | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students complete an independent research thesis with access to labs for speech and movement analysis and signal processing and systems for eye tracking and EEG, and supervisors drawn from across the University's four faculties.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent. The programme is intended for students from a linguistics background or with an interest in communication disorders who do not hold a speech and language therapy degree. Overall IELTS 6.5 or equivalent with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the start date. Applications need transcripts, two references (one academic), funding information and a research proposal of 250 to 1,000 words; a supervisor must be identified before applying.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee per academic year for full-time study; Scotland and England, Wales & Northern Ireland rate. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,950 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee per academic year for full-time study. Source

Intake: October start for most students; other start dates possible

Duration: 3 years full-time (part-time option available)

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