Overview
The General Linguistics programme at Stellenbosch University spans at least two years. The work of each student is structured on an individual basis in the form of a carefully planned research project.
Features
- Students do research on linguistics problems in a restricted number of (sub)areas, for which the foundation has been laid in the Department's MA Programmes in General Linguistics, Second Language Studies and Intercultural Communication.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The programme focuses on one or more modern linguistic theories and the linguistic methodology associated with these theories.
- The programme offers the opportunity for research focused on a problem or constellation of problems in one or more of the following (sub)areas: language structure, language use and misuse, language acquisition and attrition, language dynamics, language pathology, sign language and conceptual and methodological foundations of linguistics.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Linguistics View 8 other PhDs in Linguistics in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Students with a master's degree in General Linguistics, a language, speech therapy, audiology or another language-oriented discipline can apply for admission to the PhD programme in General Linguistics.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Stellenbosch
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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