Overview
The General Linguistics programme at Stellenbosch University spans at least two years. The work of each student is structured on an individual basis in the form of a carefully planned research project.
Features
- Students do research on linguistics problems in a restricted number of (sub)areas, for which the foundation has been laid in the Department's MA Programmes in General Linguistics, Second Language Studies and Intercultural Communication.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The programme focuses on one or more modern linguistic theories and the linguistic methodology associated with these theories.
- The programme offers the opportunity for research focused on a problem or constellation of problems in one or more of the following (sub)areas: language structure, language use and misuse, language acquisition and attrition, language dynamics, language pathology, sign language and conceptual and methodological foundations of linguistics.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT accepted. Minimum score: 79
General requirements
- Students with a master's degree in General Linguistics, a language, speech therapy, audiology or another language-oriented discipline can apply for admission to the PhD programme in General Linguistics.
