PhD Linguistics

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48 monthsProgram duration

21,300 GBPTuition Fee/year

01 Aug, 2025Application Deadline

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Linguistics is the study of human language, how it functions in the brain and how it is used in society. Studying linguistics allows you to develop your understanding of language, and therefore learn more about people, both as individuals and societies. This level of in-depth knowledge about the human condition is increasingly vital in a world facing a broad array of societal and environmental challenges. At the University of Bristol, we have a strong research focus on sociolinguistics, which is the study of language in society. We are deeply interested in how the study of language sheds light on social issues, both present and past, and we use a broad range of methods and approaches, including qualitative and quantitative analyses of recordings, surveys, corpora, and historical documents. We examine language variation and change, using both present-day and historical data. We also adopt critical approaches that study the attitudes, belief systems and policies that influence the way people use language on a daily basis. As a PhD student, you will be able to apply all these approaches to your own data and develop your knowledge collaboratively with us as a team.

Program overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

GPA

3.3+

PTE Academic

67+

TOEFL

88+

IELTS

6.5+

A master's qualification, or be working towards a master's qualification, or international equivalent. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree (or international equivalent). Applicants with a non-traditional background be considered provided they can demonstrate substantial equivalent and relevant experience that has prepared them to undertake their proposed course of study.

Application Deadline

01 Aug 2025

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

4,850 GBP

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

21,300 GBP

Other Expenses

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