Features
- Our students can draw on one or both of two fields, Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies, to suit their own study and research goals.
- Our Linguistics (Applied) and Discourse Studies PhD program at Carleton University is unique in North America as these two fields are typically housed in different departments or faculties at other universities.
Programme Structure
Research
- Second and foreign language teaching and learning; curriculum and methodology; language testing and assessment
- Languages for academic and specific purposes, formulaic language and phraseology
- Different types of discourse analysis
- First and second language writing in academic, professional, and community contexts; biliteracy
- Language and identity; language policy and preservation; cross-cultural communication
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: 86
- PTE Academic: 60
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
General Requirements
- Statement of Intent. Your statement of intent should contain the following:
- A plan of research.
- The names of one or two SLaLS faculty members who could serve as potential supervisors.
- An explanation of how your past and proposed research would be related to the research conducted by the potential supervisor(s). You may write up to 250 words for this section.
- A list of elective courses from the 5000 level you intend to take. Click here for a list of courses.
- Three Academic References.
- Transcripts of your previous undergraduate and graduate grades, along with confirmations of the conferred degrees and translations, if necessary. You will be able to upload your transcripts in the application system. If you are accepted into the program, you will be asked to provide official transcripts.
- Language Proficiency
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (applies to non-residents): 15,660 AUD / year (approx. 15,528 CAD / year)
- Domestic (applies to citizens or residents): 6,684 AUD / year (approx. 6,628 CAD / year)
Living Costs
Ottawa, Canada
1,178–1,941 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Below you will find PhD scholarship opportunities for Linguistics (Applied) and Discourse Studies. Available scholarship opportunities include, among others: Entrance Scholarships (16,000 CAD, Carleton University); Fulbright U.S. Student Program; DFL Scholarship Program; International Peace Scholarship Fund (12,500 USD); Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (50,000 CAD); ServiceScape Scholarship (1,000 USD); Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program (7,000 CAD); ACES Scholarships (3,500 USD); Erasmus+ Grants for study mobility; Monthly Scholarship Series (1,000 USD); Niara Scholarships (500 CAD); P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) (12,500 USD); Amberscholar Scholarship (6,000 USD); Organization of American States Academic Scholarships Program; $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship (1,000 USD); Voice Talent Online Scholarship (1,000 USD); Dream Chaser Scholarship (1,000 USD); Traditional Fulbright Canada Student Awards (25,000 USD); Scholarship for students with disabilities (3,000 USD); Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP); Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation; CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholarship (100,000 CAD); The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship (1,500 USD); Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme (12,000 USD).
