Overview
About the programme
Your Language and Communication Sciences degree at City, University of London will involve primary research. Enabling you to make a unique and original contribution to the body of evidence that underpins language and communication science.
Working closely with your supervisor you will benefit from academic expertise, spanning all aspects of speech, language and communication disorders. We also have knowledge and expertise in typical speech and language, social and clinical linguistics, deafness, dysphagia, and developmental disorders.
You will study in the Centre for Language and Communication Science Research. We have an on-site speech and language therapy clinic, and collaborations with academic and clinical partners in the UK and internationally.
Programme Structure
Specific areas of research strength include:
- aphasia
- cognitive communication disorders
- voice and laryngectomy
- developmental language disorder
- autism
- intellectual disability
- deafness
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Disciplines
Speech Pathology View 7 other PhDs in Speech Pathology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Entry requirements vary by subject area. You should approach academic staff working in your area of interest to discuss your proposal ahead of submitting an application.
- You would usually be expected to hold an upper second class honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution.
- Where the applicant’s academic profile shows no evidence of training in research methods. It will normally be recommended that you first complete an MSc or MRes programme to prepare you for MPhil/PhD studies.
- Substantial employment or research experience may be considered for some subject areas alongside or in place of academic qualifications.
You also need to submit a formal online application with a curriculum vitae and a 1-2 page proposal of study.
Tuition Fee
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International
13500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13500 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
5000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5000 GBP per year during 24 months.
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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