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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Applied Linguistics

University of Warwick
Coventry, England
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4 yearsDuration
£25,920Per Year (Intl)
£5,238Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Applied Linguistics at University of Warwick is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Coventry, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. The MPhil/PhD in Applied Linguistics is expertly designed for those who want to make a real difference to society through research. The University of Warwick's Department of Applied Linguistics, ranked 9th in the UK for Linguistics The Complete University Guide 2024, will nurture your academic and professional development. Course overview Working under the expert guidance of a supervisor, PhD students design and pursue an individual research project shaped by their own personal, academic, or professional needs and interests. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
Qualitative Research Design and Analysis
Quantitative Methods for Language Research
Phonetics and Phonology Research
Sociolinguistics and Language Variation
Second Language Acquisition Research
Discourse Analysis and Pragmatics
Advanced Research Ethics and Dissemination
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,920

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£103,680

Home Student Fee

£5,238

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
20%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
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About University of Warwick

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