21 PhD programmes in Language Studies in Sweden
Sinology (Chinese)
Chinese language and literature as a research discipline is called Sinology. It emerged as a philological discipline but has in recent times expanded to encompass China-related research in the humanities and social sciences. This Sinology (Chinese) programme is offered at Uppsala University.
Iranian Languages
Our research inn Iranian Languages at Uppsala University primarily focuses on a few main areas: linguistics, sociolinguistics, literary studies, oral tradition, text edition, translation and translation theory.
English
The objective of doctoral education in English at the University of Gothenburg is partly to provide in-depth knowledge within the respective language area and partly to provide the skills in research methodology that are required in order to carry out a major research task and report the results in a thesis.
Slavic Languages
The Slavic Languages programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in Slavic languages, literature, and philological studies.
Romance Languages
The Romance Languages programme offered by Stockholm University develops advanced research expertise in Romance linguistics and literary traditions.
Multilingualism
The primary objective of this programme at the University of Gothenburg is to provide a comprehensive understanding of linguistic theories and methodologies, as well as ample experience in exploring and analyzing linguistic areas of inquiry related to Multilingualism.
Latin
The Latin programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in Latin language, literature, and philological studies.
Latin
Research in the field of Latin at Uppsala University deals with texts from the entire period of the long and varied history of the Latin language, with a clear focus on ancient Latin.
English
The English programme offered by Stockholm University develops advanced research expertise in English linguistics and English-language literature.
Language and Culture
The Language and Culture programme offered by Linköping University develops advanced research expertise in the relationship between language, literature, and cultural practices.
Turkic Languages
Our research on Turkic Languages at Uppsala University focuses on philological and linguistic investigations of historical and modern Turkic languages with the broadest possible coverage.
Language Teaching and Learning
The Language Teaching and Learning programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in multilingualism, language use, linguistic structures, educational practice, research traditions, policy frameworks, and the advancement of inclusive learning across diverse linguistic contexts.
Scandinavian Languages
The third-cycle subject area of Scandinavian Languages at the University of Gothenburg encompasses many different fields and numerous specialisations.
English
The English department at Uppsala University conducts research in the English language and its literatures, North American studies and Celtic languages.
Romance Languages
Romance Languages at Uppsala University researches French, Spanish, Italian and comparative Romance linguistics, as well as French, Spanish and Italian literary studies.
Swedish Language and Multilingualism
The Swedish Language and Multilingualism programme offered by Stockholm University develops advanced research expertise in language, multilingual communication, and Scandinavian linguistic systems.
Semitic Languages
Research in Semitic Languages at Uppsala University is mainly divided between the fields of Arabic, Aramaic, Hebrew and Assyriology.
Romance Languages
The objective of doctoral education in Romance Languages at the University of Gothenburg is partly to provide in-depth knowledge within the respective language area and partly to provide the skills in research methodology that are required in order to carry out a major research task and report the results in a thesis.
English
PhD studies in English at Karlstad University may be pursued with a specialisation in linguistics or literature, and admitted PhD candidates have the opportunity to design their dissertation projects within either of these subject areas.
Greek
The Greek programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in Greek language, literature, and philological studies.