
Course Overview
Offered by University of York, the PhD PhD in Applied Linguistics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in York, 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 Applied Linguistics is designed to enhance specialised linguistic knowledge through academic study and research. The programme is suitable for all those interested in exploring how linguistic knowledge can be applied to everyday real-life phenomena such as language learning, language policy or language processing. The course emphasises state-of-the-art research methodology appropriate for conducting linguistic research projects, using a wide range of linguistic research methods. International tuition fees are £25,350 per year, home/UK fees are £5,181 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | 67 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,350
per year
Home Student Fee
£5,181
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Tuition fees and expenses
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