Applied Linguistics with English Language Teaching PhD
University of Nottingham
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Research overviewApplied linguistics offers a fascinating opportunity to study the interaction between language and the real world.You will be supervised by our expert staff, who offer specialisms in areas including:••Psycholinguistics•Language development•Second language acquisition•Language learner psychology (including language learner anxiety, language learner motivation, and group dynamics)•Language teacher psychology (including teacher resilience and motivation)You will join a diverse ...Read more

Research overview

Applied linguistics offers a fascinating opportunity to study the interaction between language and the real world.

You will be supervised by our expert staff, who offer specialisms in areas including:

  • Psycholinguistics
  • Language development
  • Second language acquisition
  • Language learner psychology (including language learner anxiety, language learner motivation, and group dynamics)
  • Language teacher psychology (including teacher resilience and motivation)

You will join a diverse body of PhD students, working across all areas of the School of English (from English literature to medieval studies). You will also be encouraged to take part in events, such as our

  • postgraduate research seminars
  • and the yearly English Showcase, which brings all PhD students together to share their work.

    We also

  • host research
  • in discourse analysis and sociolinguistics, with particular specialisms in health communication and professional communication, as well as language, gender and sexuality.

    Careers

    Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided,

  • we’re here to support you every step of the way.
  • Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.

    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the

  • Graduate immigration route
  • . Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

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    Entry requirements

    2:1 level or above (or international equivalent) and a masters degree at Merit level or above.

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    £5,100 per year

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    £21,500 per year

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