Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027
- Starting August 2027
Language
English
TOEFL® iBT: 100
IELTS: 6.5
Credits
60 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Newark, United States
Disciplines
- Cognitive Science
- Linguistics
Overview
About the program
Areas for the Ph.D. in Linguistics and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Delaware include theoretical linguistics (syntax, semantics, phonology, morphology), psycholinguistics (first and second language acquisition, language processing, neurolinguistics), endangered and under-described languages (linguistic field methods, language typology, language documentation) and applied linguistics.
Programme Structure
Courses in this program include:
- Phonology
- Syntax
- Experimental Linguistics
- Cognitive Science
- Doctoral Dissertation
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GRE®: Required
English requirements
TOEFL® iBT: 100
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students with a B.A./B.S. or M.A./M.S. in linguistics or in an appropriate related field may apply (related fields include, but are not limited to, English, Modern Languages, Psychology, Education, Cognitive Science, Philosophy, Mathematics, and Computer Science).
- Students without a degree in linguistics proper may be asked to take additional courses to meet minimum training in linguistics.
Applicants are required to submit the following:
- A completed application form
- Official transcripts from all previous universities or colleges
- GRE scores
- Three letters of recommendation
- A personal statement describing interests and objectives
- A writing sample. This can be a paper from previous course work or from original published or unpublished research that demonstrates the ability to use the methods of research and inquiry that characterize scholarship in linguistics, cognitive science, or other related scientific disciplines.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 18,806 AUD / year (≈ 13,392 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 18,806 AUD / year (≈ 13,392 USD / year)
- Domestic — In-State: 18,806 AUD / year (≈ 13,392 USD / year)
Living costs
Newark, United States: 1,390-2,387 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Linguistics and Cognitive Sciences.
