36 monthsProgramme duration
21,200 GBPTuition Fee/year
Jan, Apr, OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Our students’ interests are wide-ranging and we welcome applications from capable candidates who want to investigate topics across language and communication. The PhD programme empowers candidates both to produce innovative research and to develop themselves as independent and intellectually creative scholars.
The PhD in Language and Communication is a three-year (FT), 5-year (PT) degree which offers candidates the opportunity to research a topic that interests and excites them and falls within the expertise of internationally renowned staff working at the forefront of their disciplines in the Centre for Language and Communication Research, a research group within the School of English Communication and Philosophy.
The PhD in Language and Communication is a three-year (FT), 5-year (PT) degree which offers candidates the opportunity to research a topic that interests and excites them and falls within the expertise of internationally renowned staff working at the forefront of their disciplines in the Centre for Language and Communication Research, a research group within the School of English Communication and Philosophy.
Programme overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Our students’ interests are wide-ranging and we welcome applications from capable candidates who want to investigate topics across language and communication. The PhD programme empowers candidates both to produce innovative research and to develop themselves as independent and intellectually creative scholars.
The PhD in Language and Communication is a three-year (FT), 5-year (PT) degree which offers candidates the opportunity to research a topic that interests and excites them and falls within the expertise of internationally renowned staff working at the forefront of their disciplines in the Centre for Language and Communication Research, a research group within the School of English Communication and Philosophy.
The PhD in Language and Communication is a three-year (FT), 5-year (PT) degree which offers candidates the opportunity to research a topic that interests and excites them and falls within the expertise of internationally renowned staff working at the forefront of their disciplines in the Centre for Language and Communication Research, a research group within the School of English Communication and Philosophy.
Admission Requirements
3.3+
7.5+
In order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided.
Applications are welcome from graduates with at least a 2.1 at undergraduate level in a suitable field, (such as Linguistics, Communication, Media Studies, Languages, some Social Sciences,
English Literature and Humanities). Emphasis will be placed on the strength and viability of the proposed research project, and the availability of an appropriate supervisor.
Successful applicants to the programme will also have demonstrated a strong performance at Master’s level in a subject related to linguistics, will have completed a course in research methods, and will have some experience of conducting empirical research (possibly as part of the master’s degree).All PhD candidates are required to have adequate research training.
Please note that the School requires applicants to undertake an initial review before making a formal application via the direct application system. See 'How to apply' section for further details.
Please note we interview all PhD applicants who fulfil the entry requirements and where an offer is being considered.
English language requirements The School welcomes applications from students outside the United Kingdom. For non-native speakers of English, an IELTS overall score of 7.5 with at least 7.0 in each sub score is essential.
Applications are welcome from graduates with at least a 2.1 at undergraduate level in a suitable field, (such as Linguistics, Communication, Media Studies, Languages, some Social Sciences,
English Literature and Humanities). Emphasis will be placed on the strength and viability of the proposed research project, and the availability of an appropriate supervisor.
Successful applicants to the programme will also have demonstrated a strong performance at Master’s level in a subject related to linguistics, will have completed a course in research methods, and will have some experience of conducting empirical research (possibly as part of the master’s degree).All PhD candidates are required to have adequate research training.
Please note that the School requires applicants to undertake an initial review before making a formal application via the direct application system. See 'How to apply' section for further details.
Please note we interview all PhD applicants who fulfil the entry requirements and where an offer is being considered.
English language requirements The School welcomes applications from students outside the United Kingdom. For non-native speakers of English, an IELTS overall score of 7.5 with at least 7.0 in each sub score is essential.
3 Years
Jan
Apr
Tuition fees
Domestic
5,006 GBP
International
21,200 GBP
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