PhD in Linguistics in St. Johns Canada | Memorial University of Newfoundland

The Department of Linguistics fosters close connections between academic instruction and scholarly investigation, prioritizing evidence-based, theoretically grounded exploration of Indigenous languages, linguistic diversity and evolution, and language learning. Our advanced degree curricula establish a robust grounding in fundamental theoretical domains (phonology, syntax, morphology, etc.) before expanding into specialized areas. Faculty provide research guidance and expertise in first and second language learning, speech pathology, along with acoustic and articulatory phonetics, incorporating both theoretical and experimental approaches.

The Linguistics Department offers instruction in various languages, with particular emphasis on graduate research involving Algonquian (Montagnais-Naskapi, Cree), Inuktitut, and Iroquoian (Cayuga). Memorial University additionally provides comprehensive course offerings in English, French, German, Russian, and Spanish, while Irish and Japanese language courses are available through the Linguistics Department.

PhD Program – The doctoral curriculum includes coursework, comprehensive examinations, and dissertation research, typically requiring four years of full-time enrollment to complete.

PhD Duration: 4 years
Location:
St. John's campus

Application Cutoff:
January 31 for Fall semester enrollment