191 PhD programmes in Language Studies in Europe

This Linguistics and English Language, Integrated PhD programme from Newcastle University combines taught modules with original research. You will develop knowledge and expertise in linguistics and English language. You will also gain detailed knowledge and experience of research methods and research management.

The discipline of German Studies programme Queen Mary University of London  has a long tradition at Queen Mary, University of London. We cover linguistics, literature, thought and culture in all periods from the early modern era to the present day, and our expertise includes GDR & FRG studies as well as Austrian and Swiss literature and culture.

Within this Speech and Language Sciences PhD programme from Newcastle University as a postgraduate researcher you will carry out a major research project working with supervisors who are experts in your field.

This Phonetics and Phonology IPhD programme from Newcastle University is for students who wish to develop an advanced theoretical and experimental grounding in phonetics and phonology.

English Language and Literature (Combined PhD) at Istanbul Aydin University designed for students who wish to pursue advanced academic study directly after completing their bachelor’s degree.

The Chinese Studies programme at the Maynooth University offers research degree opportunities for students with specific interest in the fields of Chinese language, literature and culture. 

The Department of English at the University of Chester, Institute of Gender Studies and Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences offer a vibrant, supportive and inclusive research community for students working on research projects in English Literature and/or Language, Creative Writing and Gender Studies. 

Modern Languages at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Modern Languages.

This Linguistics (by thesis and coursework) course from Lancaster University is designed to broaden your knowledge of relevant research and research methodologies.

English at Brunel University of London has gone from strength to strength over the last decade to the point where it is now regularly ranked in the top ten English departments in the UK in the Guardian league tables. 

Throughout this English Literature course from Lancaster University you will develop your own scholarly, theoretical, critical, or even critical-creative, voice through one-to-one support from widely published scholars and critics.

The research programme in Languages and Translation Studies, from Cardiff University, aims to offer knowledge and expertise in subject-specific and generic skills, qualifying you for both academic and non-academic positions in a variety of organisations.

The English programme is offered at Maynooth University. Candidates take 50 credits over three years.

A PhD of Multilingualism (Linguistics) offered by University of Pannonia focuses on multilingualism, studying how multiple languages coexist within individuals, societies, and schools. We welcome applicants interested in researching multilingual people and communities, as well as language teachers aiming to improve language teaching and learning through evidence-based academic research.

The English Language and Linguistics programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University explores language structure, use, development, and variation, enabling researchers to investigate linguistic phenomena across multilingual, social, cultural, and theoretical contexts.

The English programme offered by Queen's University Belfast offers pathways in Literary Studies, Creative Writing, and Language and Linguistics. Proposals are welcomed in all areas from Medieval to Modern, supported by award-winning writers, linguists and critics working across British, Irish and American Literature.

The Literary Studies at University of Szeged  offers a number of 4-year programmes for international students, including Comparative Literature, English and American Literature, French Literature, German Literature, Italian Literature, Russian Literature, Classical Philology, and Neo-Latin Literature.

The English Studies programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in language, literature, and cultural analysis.

The English Language Education programme at Bahçeşehir University (BAU) aims to enhance the teaching and learning of English as a second language.

Undertaking a English PhD at University of Leeds allows you to develop in-depth knowledge and make a meaningful contribution to your chosen field.