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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Glasgow
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Glasgow
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Glasgow
Part Time
SEP-25
5 years
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Our PhD
A PhD in applied linguistics at the University of Glasgow will support students in the development of their theoretical and empirical skills, so that they are well-placed to make an original contribution to this dynamic field.
Suitable candidates are those who are eager to explore a range of language issues as they pertain and are applied to real-world settings, for example in domains such as education, workplace settings, and the media. Students are guided by leading experts in cutting-edge sub-disciplines within Applied Linguistics, spanning Systemic Functional Linguistics, Critical Discourse Analysis, forensic linguistics, multilingualism, language and identity, and language education in tertiary settings.
PhD students benefit from the interdisciplinary nature of the expertise and practice represented by the supervisory team, developing skills and understanding not only within Applied Linguistics, but being able to complement this with knowledge in the wider field of English Language and Linguistics as well as academic domains such as Education, Modern Languages (including Translation Studies), Cultural Studies and Media. Undertaking a PhD programme in Applied Linguistics also offers students the chance to engage with scholarship in the field from a wide variety of researchers in institutions across the world, through our Applied Linguistics-focused research seminars as well as the broader English Language and Linguistics series, which our PGR students are also welcome to attend.
We particularly welcome prospective PhD topics in the following areas:
Our regular standard of admission is at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1), although candidates will usually also have completed or be undertaking a Masters qualification.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
Prices are based on the annual fee for full-time study. Additional fees applicable.
£23,520 per year
Students from EU
Prices are based on the annual fee for full-time study. Additional fees applicable. The mentioned fee is for 2023/24 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2024/25 year entry.
£23,520 per year
Students from International
Prices are based on the annual fee for full-time study. Additional fees applicable. The mentioned fee is for 2023/24 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2024/25 year entry.
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