Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months (3-4 years)
- Part-time: 60 months (5-6 years)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before May 2027 (International) – estimated deadline
- Apply before Jul 2027 (National) – estimated deadline
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Reading, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Linguistics
Overview
They run three PhD programmes in the Department: the PhD in Applied Linguistics, the PhD in Applied Linguistics (Taught-Track & Thesis) and the PhD in Comparative and Intercultural Studies. Each requires 3-4 years on a full-time basis and 5-6 years part-time.
During the first year, students on all programmes at University of Reading are required to attend two campus-based Applied Linguistics modules and one research-related module, in addition to regular discussions on their specialist topic with their supervisor.
Visit the programme website for more information: https://www.reading.ac.uk/elal/phd/developing-a-phd
Programme Structure
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Check out the full curriculum: Visit programme website
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 135
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
Applicants should normally possess at least a first degree (normally of an upper second-class honours standard or above), or equivalent. Many applicants also have a master’s degree (normally of a good merit standard or above).
The application form includes a proposal (not exceeding 1000 words) of your intended research project, the rationale for your study, literature review, research question(s), design, methodology, and potential significance of the results.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 41,428 AUD/year (≈ 21,750 GBP/year)
- Domestic: 9,977 AUD/year (≈ 5,238 GBP/year)
Living costs
Reading, United Kingdom: 1,720-2,632 AUD/month
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Applied Linguistics.
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- IFP Ambassador Scholarship – Provided by university – Grant: 3000 GBP – Deadline: Not specified – University of Reading
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Independent provider – Grant: Various benefits – Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 – U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship – Independent provider – Grant: 1000 USD – Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 – ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships – Independent provider – Grant: 3500 USD – Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 – ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Merit-based – Independent provider – Grant: Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified – OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Scholarships for PhD Students – Merit-based – Independent provider – Grant: 19000 GBP – Deadline: Not specified – Junhua Li
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Merit-based – Independent provider – Grant: Various benefits – Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 – Boustany Foundation
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – Merit-based – Independent provider – Grant: 1000 USD – Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 – IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Independent provider – Grant: 1000 USD – Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 – Voice Talent Online
- Women Scholarship for International Students – Merit-based – Independent provider – Grant: 5000 USD – Deadline: 28 Aug 2026 – educations.com
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – Merit-based – Independent provider – Grant: 10000 USD – Deadline: 01 Sep 2026 – Admit Lab
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Merit-based – Independent provider – Grant: 1000 USD – Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 – Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Need-based – Independent provider – Grant: 3000 USD – Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 – Anonymous Hope Fund
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – Independent provider – Grant: 22500 GBP – Deadline: Not specified – UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria – Need-based – Independent provider – Grant: Various benefits – Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 – Leopold Figl Foundation
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – Independent provider – Grant: 1500 USD – Deadline: Not specified – IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Independent provider – Grant: 12000 USD – Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 – The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme