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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Ulster University
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Ulster University
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Ulster University
Part Time
SEP-25
6 years
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The work of our experts in the areas of Multilingualism, Irish Language Policy and Planning and Computer-Assisted Language Learning has been 100%-rated as internationally excellent (Joint 1st in the top 10 UK Universities). In the last PRES 2021 survey, the satisfaction rate of our PhD researchers with regard to the supervision quality was 95% (University average 91%) and with regard to the supporting structures at 86% (University average 83%). Work in the linguistics group spans a range of areas in the discipline from syntactic and semantic theory to applied linguistics. Particular strengths are in the areas of syntax, semantics, pragmatics, discourse analysis, microvariation, linguistic interfaces, first and second language acquisition, bilingualism, language variation, language change, talk-in-interaction and language policy and planning.
The group also works in investigating experimentally a range of syntactic, semantic or pragmatic phenomena, with different measures and in different types of population; typical adults, children, and individuals with language disorders. Another key research area involves the application of discourse and conversation analysis to understand issues of culture, identity, communication and interaction.
The Linguistics group has a regular programme of visiting speakers and visiting scholars who join the department for longer periods. PhD Researchers are encouraged and aided to present their own work at international conferences, to take part in international summer schools, and to become part of the international research community in their various areas of specialisation by spending a semester of study in other universities in the world with which the unit has connections.
PhD graduates are recognised by employers to hold valuable transferrable skills, as the nature of the degree trains candidates in creativity, critical inquiry, problem solving, negotiation skills, professionalism and confidence. The most recent Ulster survey of PhD graduates found that 92% had secured employment within the first year since graduation (HESA Destination of Leavers Survey 2015), and while two thirds end up in the Higher Education or Research sectors, the range of skills acquired equips the remainder for employment in a wide range of contexts.
Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in a subject relevant to the proposed area of study. We may also consider applications from those who hold equivalent qualifications, for example, a Lower Second Class Honours Degree plus a Master’s Degree with Distinction.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
The mentioned fee is 2024/25 entry, there may be slight increase in 2025/26 entry.
£18,520 per year
Students from EU
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£18,520 per year
Students from International
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