
Course Overview
Offered by University of Warwick, the PhD Linguistics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Coventry, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The PhD in Linguistics examines language and linguistic backgrounds from all over the world, through an interdisciplinary approach. Ranked 9th in the UK for Linguistics The Complete University Guide 2024, Warwick's Department of Applied Linguistics offers you the opportunity to research your chosen area of linguistics. 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 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,920
per year
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.
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