United KingdomDoctoral / PhDHumanities & Social Sciences

PhD Linguistics

University of York, York

Overview

A detailed research project in an area of linguistics, with access to specialist facilities within the Department of Language and Linguistic Science.

Highlights

  • Detailed research project in linguistics
  • Access to specialist facilities

Entry requirements

Academic
A first class or 2:1 undergraduate degree, as well as a Masters degree in a relevant subject.
English language
IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in each component (Language and Linguistic Science, research degrees 2027/28). PTE Academic 67 and TOEFL 96 also listed.

Working after you graduate

Bachelor's and master's graduates on a Student visa may apply in the UK for the Graduate visa: two years if applying by 31 December 2026, or 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027.

Checked on 10 October 2026. Official source.