PhD Speech & language therapy at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

PhD within the Strathclyde Centre for Doctoral Training in Communication Disorders, a multidisciplinary programme on diagnosis and treatment of communication problems with supervisors from all four faculties.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Department: School of Psychological Sciences & Health | Duration: 3 years (part-time option) | Intake: October 2026 to September 2027 start dates | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent research using facilities such as speech and movement analysis labs, ultrasound tongue imaging, signal processing, eye tracking and EEG.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Speech & language sciences: a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in speech and language pathology or a related subject. Application requires transcripts and certificates of all degrees, two references (one academic), funding or scholarship information and a research proposal of 250 to 1,000 words. English language (international applicants): minimum overall IELTS 6.5 or equivalent with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the start date. Applicants must identify a supervisor first.

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

International applicants: GBP 20,950 a year (2026/27). Tuition per year Source

Intake: October 2026 to September 2027 start dates

Duration: 3 years (part-time option)

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