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A PhD is a postgraduate degree that many students pursue after obtaining a master’s degree. Depending on the specific program, academic institution, and full or part-time schedule, it may take anywhere from three to six years or more to complete. What is a PhD in Language Studies? A PhD in Language Studies offers an advanced education in the structure and practice of languages. Depending on… Read more

What is a PhD in Language Studies? A PhD in Language Studies offers an advanced education in the structure and practice of languages. Depending on the focus, this degree may ensure participants’ fluency in a foreign language. Students study, research and analyze areas such as linguistics, literature, translations and literacy before submitting and defending a thesis or dissertation pertaining to their field of concentration.

Participants in such a program learn more than the particulars of language studies. They also often acquire skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and research and analysis. These skills can be used within the workplace as well as in their personal lives.

The cost of obtaining a PhD in Language Studies differs from school to school. The type of program and country from where it is earned can affect pricing. Students should contact the admissions offices of prospective institutions to form realistic expectations of program costs.

After earning this degree, students often pursue a variety of career opportunities that may range from local to international levels. Many choose a position in academia as a researcher or university professor. Others become writers, translators or bilingual lexicographers. Some decide to work in government, marketing, media or speech and language therapy. Other possible positions include forensic linguists, journalists, librarians or logistics officers.

There are a number of schools and locations from which to earn this postgraduate degree, and many offer convenient distance-learning options for students who need more flexibility in their schedules. To find the best option for you, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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PhD Fellowship in the Faculty of Arts

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Hong Kong Baptist University - Faculty of Arts

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) invites candidates from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds, with evidence of academic excellence, research ability and potential, and good ... +

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Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) invites candidates from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds, with evidence of academic excellence, research ability and potential, and good communication, interpersonal and leadership abilities to apply for full-time PhD study under the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS). HKPFS is established by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) with an aim to attract the best and brightest students from all over the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong. -

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Full-time

4 years

English (UK)

Sep 2021

Campus

PhD program in Francophonie and Diversity

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McMaster University Faculty of Humanities

Hamilton, Canada

It is an interdisciplinary program of four years, organized around literatures and cultures of the French-speaking world, including France. We invite candidates with a traditi ... +

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It is an interdisciplinary program of four years, organized around literatures and cultures of the French-speaking world, including France. We invite candidates with a traditional master's degree in French studies, as well as candidates whose course has been less typical, provided that their file meets the requirements of the School of Graduate Studies (SGS). -

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Full-time

4 years

French (Canada)

Sep 2021

Campus

PhD in Translation

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Lingnan University

Tuen Mun, Hong Kong

The Department of Translation at Lingnan is one of the largest in Hong Kong, with some of the best translation scholars in the Chinese speaking world. It has long been recogni ... +

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The Department of Translation at Lingnan is one of the largest in Hong Kong, with some of the best translation scholars in the Chinese speaking world. It has long been recognized as one of the top translation departments in Greater China. -

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Full-time

30 - 72 months

English

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Arabic Language

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UAEU United Arab Emirates University

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

The Ph.D. Program in Arabic Language and Literature aims at preparing students to be scholars and specialists in this field with an open mind and horizon to relative disciplin ... +

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The Ph.D. Program in Arabic Language and Literature aims at preparing students to be scholars and specialists in this field with an open mind and horizon to relative disciplines. The program will focus on scientific research, knowledge, and modern new theories in its two tracks:1- language and syntax 2- literature and literary criticism. This will be in accordance with the UAE University’s goal as a scientific research university. -

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Part-time

4 years

Arabic

Aug 2021

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English Language and Literature

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Selinus University of Science and Literature

London, United Kingdom +1 More

The learning skills at a distance from the Faculty of Arts & Humanities are usually highly professional. The degree programs of distance learning of Selinus University in ... +

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The learning skills at a distance from the Faculty of Arts & Humanities are usually highly professional. The degree programs of distance learning of Selinus University in this faculty allow access to the specialization in which the student can choose the topics of your interest in order to design a program fully adapted to his vocation. There are generally no problems for the professional practice of any of these specializations except in formal education. -

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Part-time

English, Italian

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Doctor of Philosophy in Translation Studies

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Africa International University

Nairobi, Kenya

The Doctor of Philosophy in Translation Studies is an advanced research-based, course of study designed to prepare candidates to make significant contributions in research, un ... +

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The Doctor of Philosophy in Translation Studies is an advanced research-based, course of study designed to prepare candidates to make significant contributions in research, university education, and consultancy in this dynamic and expanding field. -

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Full-time

Part-time

3 - 4 years

English

Sep 2021

15 Aug 2021

Campus

Research Degrees (MPhil/PhD) in Translation Studies

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SOAS University of London

London, United Kingdom

The MPhil/PhD in Translation Studies is a research training programme which combines foundational and advanced training in the core areas of translation studies, research meth ... +

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The MPhil/PhD in Translation Studies is a research training programme which combines foundational and advanced training in the core areas of translation studies, research methods and research work leading to a thesis. The Department is strongly research-oriented, and through a combination of courses, advanced seminars and individual supervision, aims to provide the intellectual discipline, knowledge and skills required of a well-rounded researcher. -

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Part-time

3 years

English

27 Sep 2021

30 Jun 2021

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Official PhD program in advanced English studies: linguistics, literature and culture

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Universidade da Coruña

A Coruña, Spain

The program forms researchers in various fields within English studies, from literature and cultural studies to linguistics.

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The program forms researchers in various fields within English studies, from literature and cultural studies to linguistics. -

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Full-time

Part-time

3 - 6 semesters

Spanish

Oct 2021

01 Aug 2021

Campus

PhD in Translation Studies

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Charles University Faculty of Arts

Prague, Czech Republic

Graduates have a sound grounding in research methods in the humanities, particularly in the study of relationships between languages/cultures; knowledge of information sources ... +

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Graduates have a sound grounding in research methods in the humanities, particularly in the study of relationships between languages/cultures; knowledge of information sources and the ability to assess their relevance to the pair of languages/cultures of their choice; a thorough grounding in the theoretical concepts of translation and interpreting and the ability to apply them to the analysis of the translation / interpreting market and procedures. They are equipped to produce and edit extensive scientific texts and to evaluate the quality of writings in translation and interpreting studies. They are capable of theoretical reflection on particular products/situations related to translation studies within their linguistic, cultural, historical and social contexts, and are able to present their findings to the academic communities. -

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Full-time

Part-time

4 years

English, French

Oct 2021

Campus

PhD in Language Sciences

Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro

Vila Real, Portugal

The 3rd cycle of studies leading to the PhD in Language Sciences has as main objective the reinforcement of the production capacity and internationalization of knowledge throu ... +

The 3rd cycle of studies leading to the PhD in Language Sciences has as main objective the reinforcement of the production capacity and internationalization of knowledge through the carrying out of original research, in a fundamental or applied perspective, and aims at providing candidates with competencies which enable them to develop original and independent research and the ability to transmit it. -

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Full-time

3 years

Portuguese (Portugal)

Oct 2021

Campus

Doctorate in Communication, Languages and Information

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Bogotá, Colombia

The Doctorate in Communication, Languages and Information offered by the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana is an advanced research platform, of inter and transdisciplinary natu ... +

The Doctorate in Communication, Languages and Information offered by the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana is an advanced research platform, of inter and transdisciplinary nature, at the confluence of communication, languages and information. Three areas of work feed the program: Communication, Languages and Interculturality; Information, Technology and Society and Sociohistorical Studies of Media, Communication and Languages. It addresses problems of great complexity and social relevance, underlying a society highly mediated by technology and the deep imbrication of communication, languages and information with cultural diversity, from a critical and historical perspective. It offers a solid and diverse training in contemporary research methodologies in the social sciences. It contemplates the modality of doctoral thesis in investigation-creation. -

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Full-time

8 semesters

Spanish (Colombia)

Jan 2022

Campus

Ph.D. in Language and Literacy

Cardinal Stritch University

Milwaukee, USA

The Doctorate in Language and Literacy (Ph.D.) program prepares you to act as a literacy leader who understands theoretical and instructional models of literacy, recognizes ne ... +

The Doctorate in Language and Literacy (Ph.D.) program prepares you to act as a literacy leader who understands theoretical and instructional models of literacy, recognizes new literacy trends in our digital age, services literacy acquisition, development and instruction, and fosters systemic change in your organization and community. -

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Part-time

6 semesters

English

Campus

Slavic Languages and Literatures

University of Southern California

South Los Angeles, USA

The doctorate in Slavic Languages and Literatures is designed to prepare students for a career in teaching and scholarship at the university level. It provides a thorough grou ... +

The doctorate in Slavic Languages and Literatures is designed to prepare students for a career in teaching and scholarship at the university level. It provides a thorough grounding in Russian literary and cultural history as well as in the theoretical perspectives current in the field. -

PhD

English

Sep 2021

Ph.D. in Latin American and Latino Studies

University of California Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, USA

The Ph.D. program in Latin American and Latino Studies at University of California Santa Cruz offers an innovative transnational and interdisciplinary approach to the study of ... +

The Ph.D. program in Latin American and Latino Studies at University of California Santa Cruz offers an innovative transnational and interdisciplinary approach to the study of the peoples, cultures, societies and institutions of the Américas. -

PhD

English

Sep 2021

Ph.D. in Chinese Studies

New Era University College

Kajang, Malaysia

The PhD in Chinese Studies provides for the completion of a research thesis in a wide range of related topics in traditional Sinology and Han culture and Southeast Asian Chine ... +

The PhD in Chinese Studies provides for the completion of a research thesis in a wide range of related topics in traditional Sinology and Han culture and Southeast Asian Chinese Studies, Malaysian Chinese Literature and Culture Studies. -

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English

Jan 2022

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