Integrated PhD Linguistics
University of Essex
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Essex

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OCT-26

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4 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Essex

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Our four-year integrated PhD Linguistics follows the MRes Linguistics programme for year 1 before beginning the PhD study programme within the department in year 2. By opting for our four-year Integrated course, you will benefit from guidance and training to develop the research mind set needed for your PhD studies.Given the breadth of our provision within the Department of Language and Linguistics, career prospects for our graduates vary depending on the study undertaken. Often the career ...Read more

Our four-year integrated PhD Linguistics follows the MRes Linguistics programme for year 1 before beginning the PhD study programme within the department in year 2. By opting for our four-year Integrated course, you will benefit from guidance and training to develop the research mind set needed for your PhD studies.Given the breadth of our provision within the Department of Language and Linguistics, career prospects for our graduates vary depending on the study undertaken. Often the career destination of our PhD students is university lecturing or research. Given the interdisciplinary nature of the areas of linguistics we cover, this could be in departments of English, linguistics, education, sociology or cognitive science.

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73/279
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Lena
27 Feb 26

The uni is very welcoming and it is easy to feel at home, the only problem is the constant noise in the accommodations..Read more

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Brooke
26 Feb 26

There’s not many events that aren’t bar based or club related. And the best is just the general atmosphere of the uni..Read more

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Entry requirements

You will need a 2.2 Honours Degree, or equivalent, in a related subject. Our four year integrated PhD, allows you to spend your first year studying at Masters level in order to develop the necessary knowledge and skills and to start your independent research in year two.

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£5,006 per year

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Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197

£20,625 per year

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Students from EU

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Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197

£20,625 per year

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Students from International

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Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197

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Lena
27 Feb 26
English Language and Linguistics (Including Placement Year) - BA (Hons)
The uni is very welcoming and it is easy to feel at home, the only problem is the constant noise in the accommodations...
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Brooke
26 Feb 26
Language Studies and Linguistics - BA (Hons)
There’s not many events that aren’t bar based or club related. And the best is just the general atmosphere of the uni...
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University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hythe   0.6 miles away

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