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PhD Linguistics

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Course Overview

Postgraduate work in English Language and Linguistics prepares you for a range of careers where an in-depth understanding of how language functions is essential. These include speech and language theory, audiology, teaching, publishing, advertising, journalism, public relations, company training, broadcasting, forensic and computational work, and the civil or diplomatic services.

General Eligibility

A first or upper-second class BA honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, and a distinction or merit in an MA in Linguistics or a closely related field.

International applicants for whom English is not their first language must have IELTS overall 7.0 with at least 6 for each component.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS (including IELTS Indicator) 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)

    TOEFL iBT 90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in R; 21 in W; 17 in L; 20 in S)

Programme Information
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Course Category

Humanities and Social Sciences

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Campus Name

Canterbury

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Course Level

Postgraduate

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Duration

Full-time, 3/4 years & Part-time, 5/6 years

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Available Intake

September

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IELTS Score

6.0

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Tuition Fees Range

Home full-time/part-time: TBC, EU/International full-time: £18000, EU/International part-time: £9000,

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