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Lancaster University: Linguistics
Institution | Lancaster University View institution profile |
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Department | Linguistics and English Language |
Web | www.lancaster.ac.uk |
fass-pg-admissions@lancaster.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01524 510880 |
Study type | Research |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
We welcome proposals for doctoral research across any area of linguistics that falls within our expertise. These include but are not limited to:
- Cognitive Linguistics
- Corpus Linguistics
- Critical Discourse Analysis
- First Language Acquisition
- Forensic Linguistics
- Historical/Diachronic Linguistics
- Language Testing
- Linguistic Typology
- Literacy Studies
- Phonetics and Phonology
- Pragmatics
- Psycholinguistic
- Sociolinguistics
- Speech Science and Technology
- Stylistics
- Second Language Learning and Teaching
If you pursue doctoral research in linguistics at Lancaster you will join a research-intensive department with a large community of doctoral students and a number of different research groups. This provides a rich, stimulating and supportive environment in which to conduct your research with lots of opportunities to share your research with others. The department also hosts an annual postgraduate conference in Linguistics and Language Teaching.
You will work independently under the guidance of one or more supervisors or as part of a team. You may also benefit from additional research methods and academic skills training provided by the faculty Research Training Programme (offered on-site and by distance learning).
You will be fully supported throughout your studies as you move through key milestones in the PhD process.
**Key Facts**
Option to study full time (36 months) or part time (48 months)
Study on campus in Lancaster or by distance
Opportunity to undertake additional research methods and academic skills training provided by the faculty Research Training Programme
Submit in traditional or alternative (by research article) format
Level | RQF Level 8 |
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Entry requirements | Master's degree (UK or equivalent) in a subject relevant to the proposed research, with an average of at least 60% for UK MAs. 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Applied Linguistics or a related subject, for example Linguistics, Foreign Languages, Education. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
We welcome proposals for doctoral research across any area of linguistics that falls within our expertise. These include but are not limited to:
- Cognitive Linguistics
- Corpus Linguistics
- Critical Discourse Analysis
- First Language Acquisition
- Forensic Linguistics
- Historical/Diachronic Linguistics
- Language Testing
- Linguistic Typology
- Literacy Studies
- Phonetics and Phonology
- Pragmatics
- Psycholinguistic
- Sociolinguistics
- Speech Science and Technology
- Stylistics
- Second Language Learning and Teaching
If you pursue doctoral research in linguistics at Lancaster you will join a research-intensive department with a large community of doctoral students and a number of different research groups. This provides a rich, stimulating and supportive environment in which to conduct your research with lots of opportunities to share your research with others. The department also hosts an annual postgraduate conference in Linguistics and Language Teaching.
You will work independently under the guidance of one or more supervisors or as part of a team. You may also benefit from additional research methods and academic skills training provided by the faculty Research Training Programme (offered on-site and by distance learning).
You will be fully supported throughout your studies as you move through key milestones in the PhD process.
**Key Facts**
Option to study full time (36 months) or part time (48 months)
Study on campus in Lancaster or by distance
Opportunity to undertake additional research methods and academic skills training provided by the faculty Research Training Programme
Submit in traditional or alternative (by research article) format
Level | RQF Level 8 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Master's degree (UK or equivalent) in a subject relevant to the proposed research, with an average of at least 60% for UK MAs. 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Applied Linguistics or a related subject, for example Linguistics, Foreign Languages, Education. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
We welcome proposals for doctoral research across any area of linguistics that falls within our expertise. These include but are not limited to:
- Cognitive Linguistics
- Corpus Linguistics
- Critical Discourse Analysis
- First Language Acquisition
- Forensic Linguistics
- Historical/Diachronic Linguistics
- Language Testing
- Linguistic Typology
- Literacy Studies
- Phonetics and Phonology
- Pragmatics
- Psycholinguistic
- Sociolinguistics
- Speech Science and Technology
- Stylistics
- Second Language Learning and Teaching
If you pursue doctoral research in linguistics at Lancaster you will join a research-intensive department with a large community of doctoral students and a number of different research groups. This provides a rich, stimulating and supportive environment in which to conduct your research with lots of opportunities to share your research with others. The department also hosts an annual postgraduate conference in Linguistics and Language Teaching.
You will work independently under the guidance of one or more supervisors or as part of a team. You may also benefit from additional research methods and academic skills training provided by the faculty Research Training Programme (offered on-site and by distance learning).
You will be fully supported throughout your studies as you move through key milestones in the PhD process.
Level | RQF Level 8 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Master's degree (UK or equivalent) in a subject relevant to the proposed research, with an average of at least 60% for UK MAs. 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Applied Linguistics or a related subject, for example Linguistics, Foreign Languages, Education. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
We welcome proposals for doctoral research across any area of linguistics that falls within our expertise. These include but are not limited to:
- Cognitive Linguistics
- Corpus Linguistics
- Critical Discourse Analysis
- First Language Acquisition
- Forensic Linguistics
- Historical/Diachronic Linguistics
- Language Testing
- Linguistic Typology
- Literacy Studies
- Phonetics and Phonology
- Pragmatics
- Psycholinguistic
- Sociolinguistics
- Speech Science and Technology
- Stylistics
- Second Language Learning and Teaching
If you pursue doctoral research in linguistics at Lancaster you will join a research-intensive department with a large community of doctoral students and a number of different research groups. This provides a rich, stimulating and supportive environment in which to conduct your research with lots of opportunities to share your research with others. The department also hosts an annual postgraduate conference in Linguistics and Language Teaching.
You will work independently under the guidance of one or more supervisors or as part of a team. You may also benefit from additional research methods and academic skills training provided by the faculty Research Training Programme (offered on-site and by distance learning).
You will be fully supported throughout your studies as you move through key milestones in the PhD process.
Level | RQF Level 8 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Master's degree (UK or equivalent) in a subject relevant to the proposed research, with an average of at least 60% for UK MAs. 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Applied Linguistics or a related subject, for example Linguistics, Foreign Languages, Education. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
Complete your PhD with world-leading experts in Linguistics and be part of a thriving department that is ranked 12th in the world for Linguistics (QS world rankings 2020).
We welcome proposals for doctoral research across any area of linguistics that falls within our expertise. These include but are not limited to:
Cognitive Linguistics
Corpus Linguistics
Critical Discourse Analysis
First Language Acquisition
Forensic Linguistics
Historical/Diachronic Linguistics
Language Testing
Linguistic Typology
Literacy Studies
Phonetics and Phonology
Pragmatics
Psycholinguistic
Sociolinguistics
Speech Science and Technology
Stylistics
Second Language Learning and Teaching
If you pursue doctoral research in linguistics at Lancaster you will join a research-intensive department with a large community of doctoral students and a number of different research groups. This provides a rich, stimulating and supportive environment in which to conduct your research with lots of opportunities to share your research with others. The department also hosts an annual post-graduate conference in Linguistics and Language Teaching.
You will work independently under the guidance of one or more supervisors or as part of a team. You may also benefit from additional research methods and academic skills training provided by the faculty Research Training Programme (offered on-site and by distance learning).
You will be fully supported throughout your studies as you move through key milestones in the PhD process.
Key Facts
Option to study full time (36 months) or part time (60 months)
Study on campus in Lancaster or by distance
Opportunity to undertake additional research methods and academic skills training provided by the faculty Research Training Programme
Submit in traditional or alternative (by research article) format
Level | RQF Level 8 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Master's degree (UK or equivalent) in Applied Linguistics or a releated subject, for example Linguistics, Foreign Languages, Education, with an overall average of at least 60% for UK MAs. 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Applied Linguistics or a releated subject, for example Linguistics, Foreign Languages, Education. As part of your application you also need to provide a research proposal on the Department's PhD Applied Linguistics by Thesis and Coursework research proposal form. This is available from the Research proposal section of our PhD study webpage, as is the guidance on completing the form. We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
Complete your PhD with world-leading experts in Linguistics and be part of a thriving department that is ranked 12th in the world for Linguistics (QS world rankings 2020).
We welcome proposals for doctoral research across any area of linguistics that falls within our expertise. These include but are not limited to:
Cognitive Linguistics
Corpus Linguistics
Critical Discourse Analysis
First Language Acquisition
Forensic Linguistics
Historical/Diachronic Linguistics
Language Testing
Linguistic Typology
Literacy Studies
Phonetics and Phonology
Pragmatics
Psycholinguistic
Sociolinguistics
Speech Science and Technology
Stylistics
Second Language Learning and Teaching
If you pursue doctoral research in linguistics at Lancaster you will join a research-intensive department with a large community of doctoral students and a number of different research groups. This provides a rich, stimulating and supportive environment in which to conduct your research with lots of opportunities to share your research with others. The department also hosts an annual post-graduate conference in Linguistics and Language Teaching.
You will work independently under the guidance of one or more supervisors or as part of a team. You may also benefit from additional research methods and academic skills training provided by the faculty Research Training Programme (offered on-site and by distance learning).
You will be fully supported throughout your studies as you move through key milestones in the PhD process.
Key Facts
Option to study full time (36 months) or part time (60 months)
Study on campus in Lancaster or by distance
Opportunity to undertake additional research methods and academic skills training provided by the faculty Research Training Programme
Submit in traditional or alternative (by research article) format
Level | RQF Level 8 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Master's degree (UK or equivalent) in Applied Linguistics or a releated subject, for example Linguistics, Foreign Languages, Education, with an overall average of at least 60% for UK MAs. 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Applied Linguistics or a releated subject, for example Linguistics, Foreign Languages, Education. As part of your application you also need to provide a research proposal on the Department's PhD Applied Linguistics by Thesis and Coursework research proposal form. This is available from the Research proposal section of our PhD study webpage, as is the guidance on completing the form. We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
Complete your PhD with world-leading experts in Linguistics and be part of a thriving department that is ranked 12th in the world for Linguistics (QS world rankings 2020).
We welcome proposals for doctoral research across any area of linguistics that falls within our expertise. These include but are not limited to:
Cognitive Linguistics
Corpus Linguistics
Critical Discourse Analysis
First Language Acquisition
Forensic Linguistics
Historical/Diachronic Linguistics
Language Testing
Linguistic Typology
Literacy Studies
Phonetics and Phonology
Pragmatics
Psycholinguistic
Sociolinguistics
Speech Science and Technology
Stylistics
Second Language Learning and Teaching
If you pursue doctoral research in linguistics at Lancaster you will join a research-intensive department with a large community of doctoral students and a number of different research groups. This provides a rich, stimulating and supportive environment in which to conduct your research with lots of opportunities to share your research with others. The department also hosts an annual post-graduate conference in Linguistics and Language Teaching.
You will work independently under the guidance of one or more supervisors or as part of a team. You may also benefit from additional research methods and academic skills training provided by the faculty Research Training Programme (offered on-site and by distance learning).
You will be fully supported throughout your studies as you move through key milestones in the PhD process.
Key Facts
Option to study full time (36 months) or part time (60 months)
Study on campus in Lancaster or by distance
Opportunity to undertake additional research methods and academic skills training provided by the faculty Research Training Programme
Submit in traditional or alternative (by research article) format
Level | RQF Level 8 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Master's degree (UK or equivalent) in Applied Linguistics or a releated subject, for example Linguistics, Foreign Languages, Education, with an overall average of at least 60% for UK MAs. 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Applied Linguistics or a releated subject, for example Linguistics, Foreign Languages, Education. As part of your application you also need to provide a research proposal on the Department's PhD Applied Linguistics by Thesis and Coursework research proposal form. This is available from the Research proposal section of our PhD study webpage, as is the guidance on completing the form. We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Summary
Complete your PhD with world-leading experts in Linguistics and be part of a thriving department that is ranked 12th in the world for Linguistics (QS world rankings 2020).
We welcome proposals for doctoral research across any area of linguistics that falls within our expertise. These include but are not limited to:
Cognitive Linguistics
Corpus Linguistics
Critical Discourse Analysis
First Language Acquisition
Forensic Linguistics
Historical/Diachronic Linguistics
Language Testing
Linguistic Typology
Literacy Studies
Phonetics and Phonology
Pragmatics
Psycholinguistic
Sociolinguistics
Speech Science and Technology
Stylistics
Second Language Learning and Teaching
If you pursue doctoral research in linguistics at Lancaster you will join a research-intensive department with a large community of doctoral students and a number of different research groups. This provides a rich, stimulating and supportive environment in which to conduct your research with lots of opportunities to share your research with others. The department also hosts an annual post-graduate conference in Linguistics and Language Teaching.
You will work independently under the guidance of one or more supervisors or as part of a team. You may also benefit from additional research methods and academic skills training provided by the faculty Research Training Programme (offered on-site and by distance learning).
You will be fully supported throughout your studies as you move through key milestones in the PhD process.
Key Facts
Option to study full time (36 months) or part time (60 months)
Study on campus in Lancaster or by distance
Opportunity to undertake additional research methods and academic skills training provided by the faculty Research Training Programme
Submit in traditional or alternative (by research article) format
Level | RQF Level 8 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Master's degree (UK or equivalent) in Applied Linguistics or a releated subject, for example Linguistics, Foreign Languages, Education, with an overall average of at least 60% for UK MAs. 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Applied Linguistics or a releated subject, for example Linguistics, Foreign Languages, Education. As part of your application you also need to provide a research proposal on the Department's PhD Applied Linguistics by Thesis and Coursework research proposal form. This is available from the Research proposal section of our PhD study webpage, as is the guidance on completing the form. We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
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