Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Linguistics PHD Programme By University of Utah |TopUniversities
Main Subject Area

LinguisticsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Study Level

PHD

To prepare students to participate in and contribute to the discipline of Linguistics through research, teaching, and service. Learning Outcomes Be knowledgeable about general concepts, theories, and methods used in the discipline of Linguistics; Have a broad and detailed knowledge of the research literature, theories, and methods within at least two major subfields of Linguistics (e.g. Syntax, Phonology, Acquisition.) Be able to evaluate and synthesize research literature on a significant research topic within selected areas of expertise; Complete original research on a selected topic that contributes to knowledge within the discipline of Linguistics and be able to conduct future research on topics in the field; Be able to disseminate original research in appropriate ways (including conference presentations an journal publications); Be prepared to hold a faculty position in higher education or a research-related position in the public, private, or nonprofit sectors.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Study Level

PHD

To prepare students to participate in and contribute to the discipline of Linguistics through research, teaching, and service. Learning Outcomes Be knowledgeable about general concepts, theories, and methods used in the discipline of Linguistics; Have a broad and detailed knowledge of the research literature, theories, and methods within at least two major subfields of Linguistics (e.g. Syntax, Phonology, Acquisition.) Be able to evaluate and synthesize research literature on a significant research topic within selected areas of expertise; Complete original research on a selected topic that contributes to knowledge within the discipline of Linguistics and be able to conduct future research on topics in the field; Be able to disseminate original research in appropriate ways (including conference presentations an journal publications); Be prepared to hold a faculty position in higher education or a research-related position in the public, private, or nonprofit sectors.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
All international graduate applicants to the University of Utah must meet the following minimum Graduate School requirements: A bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. college or university or from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education in their home country. The Office of International Admissions will determine if applicants with international degrees meet the Graduate School's requirement of a recognized bachelor's degree. At least a 3.0 or higher undergraduate weighted mean GPA on a 4.0 scale. If the undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, a GPA will be calculated for the last two years attended if schooling was done at a foreign institution, and based upon the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) if the student attended a U.S. institution. Other English Language Requirements: 550 on the TOEFL PBT (paper-based).

Jan-2000

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