Overview

This Language, Discourse and Communication programme offered by King's College London enables students to undertake original investigation into language use, discourse, and communication in contemporary societies. Candidates explore topics relating to sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, multilingualism, language and cognition, digital communication, identity construction, and interaction in a range of everyday, educational, professional, and mediated settings.

Key Facts

Based within the Centre for Language, Discourse & Communication (LDC) in the School of Education, Communication & Society, researchers join a globally recognised centre for language research. The programme provides extensive training in linguistic and discourse-based methodologies, close academic supervision, and opportunities for international collaboration, including joint PhD pathways with the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the National University of Singapore (NUS).

Programme Structure

Research Areas:

Discourse Studies
Sociolinguistics
Language and Cognition
Multilingualism
Bilingualism
Discourse and Identity
Conversation Analysis
Health Communication
Language Education
Social Media Communication
Digital Communication

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-25 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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General requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree and a Masters degree with at least a high Merit in a subject appropriate to the research area.

Applicants should provide evidence of capacity to work at distinction level, and a piece of independently produced academic work (e.g. a Master’s essay/dissertation or published or unpublished paper) that has been assessed by the supervisor and admissions tutor as showing potential for doctoral level work.

An approved professional qualification and extensive practical experience in the relevant field may be taken into account when evaluating an application.

Those applying for the joint degree are encouraged to contact an academic at King's to develop research links with the partner institution.

Tuition Fees

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30000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

8000 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Living costs

London

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