145 PhD programmes in Language Studies in United Kingdom

Bangor University4,4(86)

Bangor, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

English

The English programme offered by Bangor University is awarded for a dissertation of not more than 60,000 words and the PhD for a dissertation normally of not more than 100,000 words.

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

2 years$26,424/yr

Newcastle University4,2(84)

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Linguistics and English Language, Integrated PhD

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.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$33,064/yr

Sheffield Hallam University4,3(85)

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$25,204/yr

Brunel University of London4,0(140)

London, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

English

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.

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

3 years$27,644/yr

University of Chester4,3(63)

Chester, United Kingdom

Languages and Cultures

The Department of Languages and Cultures at the University of Chester is committed to high level research in a wide range of language-based cultural studies.

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

3 years$21,176/yr

Lancaster University4,2(70)

Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Languages and Cultures

This Languages and Cultures course from Lancaster University warmly welcome enquiries from appropriately qualified applicants who are keen to register for Languages and Cultures doctoral research.

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

3 yearsTuition not available

Cardiff University4,6(168)

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$36,181/yr

University of Chester4,3(63)

Chester, United Kingdom

English

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.

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

3 years$21,176/yr

University of York4,2(106)

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$34,351/yr

University of West London4,5(72)

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$21,681/yr

Queen Mary University of London4,1(124)

London, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan and Latin American Studies

At the Queen Mary University of London, we offer a phd degree in Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan and Latin American Studies. We welcome applications from home and overseas students.

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

3 years$31,235/yr

Bangor University4,4(86)

Bangor, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

French and Francophone Studies

The School of Modern Languages offers the possibility to do a PhD/MPhil in French and Francophone Studies at Bangor University.

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

2 years$26,424/yr

University of York4,2(106)

York, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Applied Linguistics

The Applied Linguistics PhD programme from University of York is designed to enhance specialised linguistic knowledge through academic study and research.

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

3 years$34,351/yr

Bangor University4,4(86)

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$26,424/yr

Bangor University4,4(86)

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$26,424/yr

Queen Mary University of London4,1(124)

London, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

English

The Department of English supervises research degrees in a broad range of areas, from classical literature to contemporary writing and theory. The English programme of the Queen Mary University of London has particular expertise in enabling students to locate their chosen topic of literary research within an interdisciplinary framework.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$31,235/yr

Loughborough University4,4(62)

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$31,302/yr

Lancaster University4,2(70)

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

SOAS University of London4,1(36)

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$31,695/yr

University of Southampton4,4(95)

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$27,237/yr