Overview
Have you ever wondered why languages are similar and different, how they develop, why people misunderstand each other or what is the best way to learn another language?
Linguistics is about finding answers to those questions. All you need to study linguistics is your curiosity!
Why study Linguistics at University of Otago?
- Language involves everything we do every day, so studying what language is and how language works provides insights into everyday life.
- It is a useful and rewarding subject for anyone who is interested in languages of any kind, including computer and “invented” languages, as well as anyone interested in teaching and learning second/foreign languages.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Linguistics complements other disciplines in the arts, such as English, communication studies, sociology, anthropology, education, languages and law, and other disciplines in the sciences, such as psychology, neuroscience, computer and information science, and maths.
- You will be taught how to identify and provide analyses of linguistic phenomena and how to construct and justify arguments for particular analyses.
- Although many students of Linguistics study another language, Linguistics at Otago does not assume any prior knowledge of linguistics or of any languages other than English.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Disciplines
Language Studies Linguistics View 5 other PhDs in Linguistics in New ZealandAcademic 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
- a Bachelor’s degree with first or upper second class Honours (with an average grade in Honours papers at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago) or equivalent (including a research component with an average grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago); or
- a Master’s degree (with an average grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago) (including an appropriate research component worth at least a quarter of a year's workload (0.25 EFTS), with a grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago); or
- appropriate research experience; and
- for candidates including a nominated creative component for assessment, demonstrated advanced training or experience in a relevant creative practice.
Tuition Fee
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International
8651 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8651 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
8651 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8651 USD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Dunedin
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Funding
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