Overview

The Linguistics and English Language, Integrated PhD programme from Newcastle University is for those who haven't completed a programme that leads to PhD study. It will suit those with a background in linguistics, English Language or related disciplines. You'll strengthen your knowledge base and research skills before embarking on writing a thesis.

Key facts:

Studying for an IPhD at Newcastle University offers many benefits and advantages, including:

a track record in student satisfaction
diverse staff expertise
activities and events
career development
funding opportunities

Year one forms the taught element of the course. You will study compulsory and optional modules and select a specialist pathway. You will then complete a 60 credit independent research project (15,000 words).

Years two, three and four constitute the research based element of the course. You will write a 80,000 word thesis under the guidance and direction of two supervisors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historical/diachronic linguistics
Variationist/comparative linguistics
Sociolinguistics
Grammaticalization
Dialect syntax
Corpus analysis
Linguistic typology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

There is no application closing date for this course. We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies Linguistics View 165 other PhDs in Language Studies in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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100

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any discipline although a background in linguistics, English language or related discipline.
To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Tuition Fee

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International

22800 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22800 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne

560 - 991 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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