Applied Linguistics PhD

Through the exploration of cutting-edge research methods, students will develop a comprehensive and deep understanding of the theoretical, empirical, and practical dimensions of language use, language teaching and learning, and language policy in local and transnational contexts; and how they interrogate systems of power that produce marginalization, exploitation, and discrimination.

Careers

The Applied Linguistics PhD prepares candidates for teaching, research, and public advocacy careers in higher education, government, community, nonprofits, and private organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Second Language Acquisition
• Sociolinguistics
• Corpus Linguistics
• Language Policy
• Advanced Discourse Analysis
• Advanced Ethnography
• Language, Culture and Identity
• Theories and Principles of Language Teaching
• Methods and Materials in Foreign Language Instruction
• Integrating Culture into the Language Curriculum
• Bilingual/Multicultural Education
• Psycholinguistics

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: 3

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 100

General requirements

• UMass Boston Graduate Application
• Official transcript from each college and university attended (including evidence of a master’s degree in applied linguistics or related field, with a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0)
• A current Curriculum Vitae
• Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which should come from individuals who can assess the applicant’s academic preparation for advanced graduate work
• One well-written sample of academic work (e.g. MA thesis, course paper, research project, published article, etc.)
• Statement of purpose

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

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

• International (Non-residents): 42,226 AUD / year ≈ 29,932 USD / year
• Out-of-State: 42,226 AUD / year ≈ 29,932 USD / year
• Domestic (In-State): 21,737 AUD / year ≈ 15,408 USD / year

Living costs

Boston, United States: 2,201-4,569 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.