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    Program facts

    University of Portsmouth
    Portsmouth, UK
    • Program type
      Doctorate
    • Duration
      6 years
    • Annual tuition fee
      8,150 GBP

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    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      October, February

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    Program Overview

    What the University of Portsmouth says about their program:
    "If you're ready to take your expertise in Languages and Linguistics into a postgraduate research degree, then Portsmouth is the perfect place to fulfil your ambition.


    Our Languages and Linguistics research investigates how words are used in different contexts, and how language influences social phenomena and identity. We're looking at how language – particularly English – can drive economic and social development, and how international companies and organisations are taught multiple languages. We're identifying how language is used in different ways such as to express ideas and empower the marginalised, and exploring how technology is changing the international translation industry.


    As a postgraduate research degree student, you'll be based within the School of Languages and Linguistics (SLAL) – one of the largest departments of its kind in the UK. You'll develop your subject-specific skills as a researcher, make ambitious steps towards your future career, and contribute to our research community. Throughout your research, you'll be under the supervision of internationally-recognised researchers. You'll also receive support from our supervisory team, the Graduate School and the Centre for European and International Studies Research (CEISR).


    Our staff are experts in applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, language education, translation, international development, African studies, American studies, European studies and East Asian studies."

    Admissions requirements

    We will guide you through the application procedure; please see the details below.

    Postgraduate academic requirements

    A second-class honours degree or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.

    English proficiency

    Undergraduate

    • IELTS: 6.0
    • TOEFL: 79
    • PTE: 54

    Graduate

    • IELTS: 6.5
    • TOEFL: 91
    • PTE: 61

    Documents required

    • Application form
    • Academic transcripts
    • Diploma of previous studies
    • Translations
    • Proof of English proficiency
    • Passport identification page
    • Personal Statement or Statement of Purpose

    Fees and Funding

    Fee information

    • Undergraduate tuition: from £18,100 to £25,400 per year
    • Graduate tuition: from £15,000 to £17,600 per year

    Funding

    Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship

    Eligible students will be able to receive the Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship. This scholarship will take the form of a £1,600 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.

    Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship

    This scholarship is merit-based for January 2024 entry onwards, eligible applicants can be considered for the Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship. This scholarship will take the form of a £3,000 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.