Overview

Within this Linguistics, Applied Linguistics PhD programme from Newcastle University, as a postgraduate researcher you will carry out a major research project working with supervisors who are experts in your field. We offer supervision in a wide range of languages and areas, including:

second language learning
conversation and discourse analysis
inter/cross cultural communication
corpus linguistics
oral communicative competence in a second language
language endangerment
syntax and morphology
phonetics and phonology
history of English
language variation and change
language evolution
(variationist) sociolinguistics
bilingualism
first and second language acquisition

Linguistics and applied linguistics is split across three Schools:

School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences
School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics
School of Modern Languages

Our Schools score well in student satisfaction surveys and we have a diverse set of staff expertise. In the 2012 Postgraduate Research Experience Survey, 94% of our students stated that their supervision expectations were met or exceeded. More recently, Professor Anders Holmberg won our student-led award for Best Research Supervisor of 2013.

Centres and Institutes

Our links with research centres and institutes provide opportunities for collaboration and cross-disciplinary seminars and interest groups. Our most important connections are with:

Centre for Research in Linguistics and Language Studies
Institute for Health and Society
Centre for Research in Learning and Teaching

The Centre for Research in Linguistics and Language Sciences (CRiLLS) offers research training to complement that delivered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. A postgraduate researcher and a member of academic staff organise the programme, which ensures that it addresses linguistics students’ needs. Sessions include:

writing conference abstracts
presenting at conferences
preparing job applications
preparing for interviews

We also provide practical workshops on specialist software programs. These include statistical packages and those used in corpus linguistic methodologies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

As a research student you will receive a tailored package of academic and administrative support to ensure you maximise your research and future career.
The academic information is in the programme profile and you will be supported by our doctoral training centres, Faculty Training Programme and Research Student Support Team.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00

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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 and a master's degree, or international equivalents, in relevant subjects.
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 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 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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Available Scholarships

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