Phonetics and Phonology
Entry requirements
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, or a master's degree in an appropriate subject.
Months of entry
September
Course content
The focus of this iPhD is the application of phonetics and phonology in:
- first and second language acquisition
- sociolinguistics
- speech science
- language patterning.
The integrated PhD has a large taught and assessed component as well as a supervised research element. The foundation is a common core of modules dealing with essential theoretical issues and research methods. You are also offered specialised modules which act as the basis for your thesis.
You'll have an individual course of study based on your needs and sponsor's requirements.
One of the strengths of the course is that it brings together the teaching and research expertise of staff belonging to the Phonetics and Phonology Research Group. This group is composed of students and staff working in phonetics and phonology across three of our academic schools:
Information for international students
English Language requirements: Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with 6.5 in writing and a minimum of 6.0 in all other sub-skills). If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English Language course.
Fees and funding
See our programme fees and funding web page.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- Integrated PhD
- full time48-60 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Frances Cook, PGR Programme Secretary, The School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences
- frances.cook@ncl.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0) 191 208 6569