Overview

On the Language and Communication Studies PhD course from University of East Anglia working closely with an academic supervisor gives you the support to carry out your own independent research and make your own mark.

Key facts

We have a wealth of remarkable academics, but how do you know which team will be right for you?

We suggest you look at the School's website, check out some academics and read up on some of their publications. We recommend that you identify at least one member of staff at UEA who might be your supervisor and that you contact them, to express your interest and discuss your research proposal.

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Programme Structure

Research includes:

(Critical) discourse analysis

Cross-cultural cognitive linguistics

Intercultural communication

Theoretical and applied pragmatics

Translation and interpreting

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-09-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

98

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Duolingo English Test

130

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norwich, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Communication Studies Language Studies View 153 other PhDs in Language Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

98

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130

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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum academic requirement for entry to a doctoral degree is a UK upper second class undergraduate honours degree and a Master's degree, or equivalent.

The minimum academic requirement for Master's by Research is a UK upper second class undergraduate honours degree, or equivalent.

If English is not your first language or you are from a country that is not on the UKVI list of English speaking countries , you may be required to provide evidence of your proficiency in the English language.

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Tuition Fee

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International

20600 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20600 GBP per year during 36 months.

Overseas PhD By Publication: 10300 GBP per year

Living costs for Norwich

609 - 1044 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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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Norwich

Funding

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