Linguistics, Applied Linguistics PhD

Newcastle University is one of the largest centres for linguistic research in Europe. This gives you the unique opportunity to learn a wide range of methodologies. You will be exposed to diverse theoretical perspectives, which will enrich your own research.

As a postgraduate researcher in linguistics or applied linguistics, you will carry out a major research project working with supervisors who are experts in your field. We offer supervision in a wide range of languages and areas, including:

second language learning
conversation and discourse analysis
inter/cross cultural communication
corpus linguistics
oral communicative competence in a second language
language endangerment
syntax and morphology
phonetics and phonology
history of English
language variation and change
language evolution
(variationist) sociolinguistics
bilingualism
first and second language acquisition.

Career development

You will develop your career within a research-led community and benefit from funding opportunities. Recent MPhil and PhD graduates have gone into a variety of careers, including:

academia
education
publishing
university administration.