Program Overview

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PhD Linguistics

Overview

The PhD Linguistics course at the University of Essex is a four-year research degree designed to support students who do not have English as a first language. The course combines skills and enhanced subject-specific research proposals to give students the best underpinning for their doctoral studies. The core aim of the course is for students to refine English language for scholarly communication, enhance academic skills for postgraduate study, hone higher-level research skills, and master how to study and manage academic work in the UK.

Course Structure

The course is comprised of the following elements:

• English language for postgraduate research studies
• Academic skills for postgraduate research studies
• Research skills for linguistics
• Research proposal
• Studying and researching in the UK

Entry Requirements

UK Entry Requirements

• A good Masters degree or equivalent in a related subject
• A well-developed research proposal is also essential
• May be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance
• Acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department

International & EU Entry Requirements

• A wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries are accepted
• Contact the Graduate Admissions team for questions about qualifications

English Language Requirements

• IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 with minimum component scores of 5.5 or equivalent

Structure

Course Structure

Most taught courses combine compulsory and optional modules, giving students freedom to pursue their own interests. The research element of the degree doesn't have a taught structure, allowing students to investigate their chosen topic in depth.

Components and Modules

• Components are blocks of study that make up the course
• Each component has a status and carries a certain number of credits towards the qualification
• Status can be Core, Core with Options, Compulsory, Compulsory with Options, or Optional

Year 1

• COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY - Language and Linguistics: Research (0 credits)
• COMPONENT 01: CORE - English Language and Communication Skills for Postgraduate Studies (45 credits)
• COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY - Professional Development for Research Students (0 credits)
• COMPONENT 02: CORE - Academic Skills for Postgraduate Research (45 credits)
• COMPONENT 03: CORE - Research Methods (15 credits)
• COMPONENT 04: CORE - Research Proposal (15 credits)

Fees and Funding

Home/UK Fee

• È5,238 per year
• Fees will increase for each academic year of study

International Fee

• È20,625 per year
• Fees will increase for each academic year of study

Scholarships and Financial Support

• There may be scholarships, bursaries, or discounts available to help with the cost of the course

What's Next

Open Days

• The University holds Open Days for all applicants throughout the year
• Events are a great way to find out more about studying at Essex

Applying

• Apply for the postgraduate course online
• Check the information about necessary documents required as part of the application
• Encouraged to make a preliminary enquiry directly to a potential supervisor or the Graduate Administrator within the chosen Department or School

Visit Colchester Campus

• Set within 200 acres of award-winning parkland
• Located two miles from the historic city centre of Colchester
• Easily reached from London and Stansted Airport in under one hour

Virtual Tours

• 360-degree virtual tour allows exploration of the University from home
• Check out the Colchester virtual tour to see accommodation options, facilities, and social spaces

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