Key information

Duration

Full-time — 36 months
Part-time — 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting September 2026
Apply anytime.

Language

English

TOEFL iBT: 96 OR IELTS: 7

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies, Linguistics

Overview

Key Features

The Applied Linguistics PhD programme from University of York 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.

Programme Structure

We are interested in hearing from students doing projects that link linguistic research with real-life language use in the following broad areas:

Second language acquisition
Language learning
Discourse studies and discourse analysis
Psycholinguistics
Syntax
Semantics
Phonology
Lexis
Sociolinguistics
Language policy
Language for specific purposes (eg academic, professional)
Forensic linguistics

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Required

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 96 OR IELTS: 7

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are expected to have a good honours degree or a master's degree (MA, MSc or MEd) in a relevant discipline (eg MA degree in Applied Linguistics, Psychology, English, English for Academic Purposes, Education, Modern Languages, Linguistics) although candidates with other evidence of ability to succeed at PhD level will also be considered.
If English is not your first language, we do expect you to be able to demonstrate a high level of proficiency. The minimum requirement for PhD in Applied Linguistics is IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. For further information please see English language requirements.
As part of the application process, you will be invited for interview (face-to-face or via Skype).
You must submit a research proposal; we are unable to consider your application without one.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International

Applies to you. Non-residents: 47,861 AUD / year (≈ 25,350 GBP / year)

Domestic

Applies to you. Citizens or residents: 9,889 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)

Living costs

York, United Kingdom

1,220–2,122 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Scholarships

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Applied Linguistics. You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

York Minster Choral Scholarships — University of York — Grant 8000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
PhD Departmental Studentship — University of York — Grant 5238 GBP — Deadline: 31 Mar 2027
Sir Jack Lyons Research Scholarship — University of York — Grant Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Jun 2027
Paynter Scholarship — University of York — Grant 1500 GBP — Deadline: 07 Jun 2027
Holmes Scholars — University of York — Grant 1500 GBP — Deadline: 07 Jun 2027 — Merit-based
Vinson Scholarship — University of York — Grant 2393 GBP — Deadline: 07 Jun 2027
Fulbright U.S. Student Program — U.S. government — Grant Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship — ServiceScape — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships — ACES Education Fund — Grant 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation — Grant Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
Scholarships for PhD Students — Junhua Li — Grant 19000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Boustany Foundation — Grant Various benefits — Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 — Merit-based
Amberscholar Scholarship — Amber Scholar — Grant 6000 USD — Deadline: 31 Jan 2027 — Merit-based
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — IvyPanda — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Voice Talent Online — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship — Salvado Law — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 — Merit-based
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) — Grant 22500 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
Scholarship for students with disabilities — Anonymous Hope Fund — Grant 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Leopold Figl Foundation — Grant Various benefits — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — IELTS from 6 to 9 — Grant 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027

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