Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Experimental Linguistics in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex
University of Essex
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Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
17,900
(c. USD23,971.86)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our PhD program in Experimental Linguistics provides supervision across all areas where our faculty have expertise.
Graduates from our program have pursued diverse careers worldwide, including roles in higher education as instructors and researchers, as well as positions in publishing, social services, administration, and retail sectors.
Ranked first in the UK for research impact in modern languages and linguistics (based on Grade Point Average from the 2021 Research Excellence Framework),
our students benefit from instruction and guidance by globally recognized experts leading cutting-edge research.
We foster a vibrant research community with regular departmental seminars featuring distinguished guest speakers.
Career outcomes for our graduates vary depending on their specialization within our broad linguistics offerings. Many PhD recipients enter academic careers as university lecturers or researchers. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of our linguistics programs, graduates may find opportunities in departments spanning English, linguistics, education, sociology, or cognitive science.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
You will need a 2.2 Honours Degree, or equivalent, in a related subject. Our four-year integrated PhD allows you to spend your first year studying at Masters level in order to develop the necessary knowledge and skills and to start your independent research in year two. If English is not your first language, then we will require you to have IELTS 7.0 or equivalent, TOEFL IBT 100 overall with minimum component scores: listening 17, reading 18, writing 24, and speaking 20.
Tuition
GBP
17,900