147 PhD programmes in Language Studies in United Kingdom

University of West London4,4(74)

London, United Kingdom

English Literature

This English Literature course from the University of West London offers a PhD by individual research within the areas of expertise of the School’s teaching staff.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

4 years$21,207/yr

Lancaster University4,2(66)

Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Linguistics (by thesis and coursework)

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

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

University of Surrey4,4(69)

Guildford, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

English Literature

On this English Literature programme at the University of Surrey you will perform innovative and world-leading research across literature, writing and linguistics.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

4 years$27,834/yr

Newcastle University4,2(88)

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

English Literature

This English Literature MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University enables you to study one of our specialist areas of literature which ranges in period from the medieval to the contemporary. You will benefit from expert supervision and join our thriving School with an energetic, creative and well-resourced research culture.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$32,340/yr

Cardiff University4,5(161)

Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Languages and Translation Studies

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.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$35,388/yr

University of York4,2(132)

York, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

English

The English PhD from University of York is available on a full-time or part-time basis. The diversity of our staff’s research interests means that we are well-positioned to supervise research in any field of literature from the Middle Ages to the present day, including literature in languages other than English and literary works in translation.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$33,599/yr

Lancaster University4,2(66)

Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

English Literature

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.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

Bangor University4,3(72)

Bangor, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Bilingualism

The Bilingualism programme at Bangor University provides the opportunity, support and skills development for students to undertake doctoral level independent research into issues and aspects relating to language, education, and cognition in the fields of bilingualism and multilingualism.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$25,845/yr

Sheffield Hallam University4,3(77)

Sheffield, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

English

A period of intensive, supervised study where you critically investigate and evaluate an approved topic and demonstrate an understanding of suitable research methods. We offer a English degree at the Sheffield Hallam University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$24,653/yr

University of York4,2(132)

York, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Language and Communication

The PhD in Language and Communication PhD course from University of York is an interdisciplinary programme involving Education, Language and Linguistic Science, Psychology and Sociology.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$33,599/yr

University of East Anglia4,4(30)

Norwich, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Language and Communication Studies

Throughout this Language and Communication Studies PhD course from University of East Anglia postgraduate researchers have opportunities to work at the heart of active research teams, challenging boundaries and making real advances.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$32,671/yr

Loughborough University4,4(56)

Loughborough, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

English

The English programme from the Loughborough University provides tailored academic and pastoral support throughout your studies.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$30,617/yr

Cardiff University4,5(161)

Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Language, Policy and Planning

The Language, Policy and Planning PhD from Cardiff University is lead by the Language, Policy and Planning Research Unit in the School of Welsh. Projects include international research on language policy and planning, language rights and politics, language variation and change, sociolinguistics of bilingualism and multilingualism, and sociology of language.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$35,388/yr

University of Southampton4,4(90)

Southampton, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

English

Join a research community with a strong commitment to good supervision and diversity of thought. In the English phd programme from University of Southampton, we have expertise in all literary periods from the medieval to the present day, as well as creative writing.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$26,641/yr

University of York4,2(132)

York, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language

The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language PhD programme from University of York emphasises state-of-the-art second and foreign language research, and is designed to enhance specialised knowledge through academic study and research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

3 years$33,599/yr

University of Surrey4,4(69)

Guildford, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Linguistics

The Linguistics research at the University of Surrey reflects the evolving nature of the discipline, encompassing a critical understanding of technology-enabled language mediation as well as quality, ethical and social dimensions of a fast-evolving language services industry.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

4 years$27,834/yr

University of York4,2(132)

York, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

English with Creative Writing

This English with Creative Writing PhD programme from University of York encourages distinctive approaches to practice-based literary research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

3 years$33,599/yr

SOAS University of London4,2(39)

London, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

African Languages and Cultures

On the African Languages and Cultures programme offered at SOAS University of London supervision is provided for research leading to MPhil and PhD degrees within the broad general area of African studies.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$31,001/yr

University of Leicester4,2(89)

Leicester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

English

English at the University of Leicester offers supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English. There is also an Applied Linguistics and TESOL option.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

4 years$23,857/yr

Bangor University4,3(72)

Bangor, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Translation Studies

The School of Modern Languages offers the possibility to do a PhD/MPhil in Translation Studies. The Translation Studies programme is offered at Bangor University.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$25,845/yr