Linguistics - Theoretical and Applied Linguistics

There may also be opportunities to gain some experience in language teaching in the Faculty.

Key facts:

• By the end of the Linguistics - Theoretical and Applied Linguistics programme from The University of Cambridge, candidates will have acquired excellent skills, experience and knowledge to undertake postdoctoral work (research and teaching) or another related profession.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

• Thesis / Dissertation
• Annual progress interviews constitute a system for the formal monitoring by the Degree Committee of the progress of all students working towards a PhD. Termly progress interviews take place in the fourth year of the PhD.
• Postgraduate students are admitted in the first instance for a probationary period during which they are not registered as a candidate for the PhD degree.
• The first-year interview is the context in which registration as a candidate for the PhD is formally considered. Satisfactory progress is a condition for being registered as a doctoral student and for remaining on the register.

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

• GPA: Required

English requirements

• TOEFL iBT: 110
• IELTS: 7.5

Other requirements

General requirements

• Two academic references
• Transcript
• CV/resume
• Evidence of competence in English
• If required - you can check using our tool
• Research proposal
• Sample of work
• Project title
• Research summary
• Research experience

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): 61,894 AUD / year (approx. 32,886 GBP / year)
• Domestic (citizens or residents): 20,473 AUD / year (approx. 10,878 GBP / year)

Living costs

Cambridge, United Kingdom: 1,592-2,757 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.