36 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Complete your PhD with world-leading experts in Linguistics and be part of a thriving department that is ranked 3rd in the world for Linguistics (QS world rankings 2025).
We welcome proposals for doctoral research across any area of linguistics that falls within our expertise. These include but are not limited to:
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
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
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
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Complete your PhD with world-leading experts in Linguistics and be part of a thriving department that is ranked 3rd in the world for Linguistics (QS world rankings 2025).
We welcome proposals for doctoral research across any area of linguistics that falls within our expertise. These include but are not limited to:
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
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
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
Admission Requirements
6.5+
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.
Additional requirements As part of your application you will also need to provide a viable research proposal. Guidance for writing a research proposal can be found on the department's PhD study page.
2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Applied Linguistics or a related subject, for example Linguistics, Foreign Languages, Education.
Additional requirements As part of your application you will also need to provide a viable research proposal. Guidance for writing a research proposal can be found on the department's PhD study page.
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