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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Bristol
Full Time
JAN
4 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Bristol
Full Time
JAN
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Bristol
Full Time
SEP-25
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Bristol
Full Time
JAN-26
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Bristol
Part Time
JAN-26
8 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Bristol
Part Time
JAN
8 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Bristol
Part Time
SEP-25
8 years
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Overview
Linguistics is the study of human language, how it functions in the brain and how it is used in society. Studying linguistics allows you to develop your understanding of language, and therefore learn more about people, both as individuals and societies. This level of in-depth knowledge about the human condition is increasingly vital in a world facing a broad array of societal and environmental challenges.
At the University of Bristol, we have a strong research focus on sociolinguistics, which is the study of language in society. We are deeply interested in how the study of language sheds light on social issues, both present and past, and we use a broad range of methods and approaches, including qualitative and quantitative analyses of recordings, surveys, corpora, and historical documents. We examine language variation and change, using both present-day and historical data. We also adopt critical approaches that study the attitudes, belief systems and policies that influence the way people use language on a daily basis. As a PhD student, you will be able to apply all these approaches to your own data and develop your knowledge collaboratively with us as a team.
In our team, we have published extensively on many different language situations around the world, and our skills and expertise cover several languages: Catalan, English, Esperanto, French, German, Irish, Occitan, Portuguese, Scots, Spanish and Welsh. We also welcome working with students on other languages.
Based in the School of Modern Languages, the staff in the Linguistics team collaborate nationally and internationally. We are connected with many professional bodies and networks, including the Association for French Language Studies, the International Association for the Study of Spanish in Society, the Forum for Germanic Language Studies, and the Historical Sociolinguistics Network. We work with colleagues from across the university (for example, in Anthropology and in English) and we contribute to the research centres in the Faculty of Arts. These connections, our research events, and the support of our team offer an excellent research environment.
A master's qualification, or be working towards a master's qualification, or international equivalent. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree (or international equivalent). Applicants with a non-traditional background be considered provided they can demonstrate substantial equivalent and relevant experience that has prepared them to undertake their proposed course of study.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,850 per year
Students from Domestic
Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to a 8% increase in fees each year.
£21,300 per year
Students from EU
Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to a 8% increase in fees each year.
£21,300 per year
Students from International
Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to a 8% increase in fees each year.
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