Overview

Key Features:

The Applied Linguistics PhD programme from University of York is suitable for all those interested in exploring how linguistic knowledge can be applied to everyday real-life phenomena such as language learning, language policy or language processing.
The course emphasises state-of-the-art research methodology appropriate for conducting linguistic research projects, using a wide range of linguistic research methods.

Programme Structure

We are interested in hearing from students doing projects that link linguistic research with real-life language use in the following broad areas:

Second language acquisition

Language learning

Discourse studies and discourse analysis

Psycholinguistics

Syntax

Semantics

Phonology

Lexis

Sociolinguistics

Language policy

Language for specific purposes (eg academic, professional)

Forensic linguistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

If you're an international student, it's best to apply at least three months prior to your intended start date.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

96

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7

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96

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are expected to have a good honours degree or a master's degree (MA, MSc or MEd) in a relevant discipline (eg MA degree in Applied Linguistics, Psychology, English, English for Academic Purposes, Education, Modern Languages, Linguistics) although candidates with other evidence of ability to succeed at PhD level will also be considered.
If English is not your first language, we do expect you to be able to demonstrate a high level of proficiency. The minimum requirement for PhD in Applied Linguistics is IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. For further information please see English language requirements.
As part of the application process, you will be invited for interview (face-to-face or via Skype).
You must submit a research proposal; we are unable to consider your application without one.

Tuition Fee

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International

22200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22200 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for York

646 - 1124 GBP /month

Living costs

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