Linguistics MPhil/PhD
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
About this programme
The Linguistics MPhil/PhD programme at UCL provides excellent training for anyone intending to pursue an academic career in research/lecturing in the dynamic field of linguistics (or adjacent areas within cognitive science). It brings students into direct contact with the top academics in the discipline and opportunities to participate in international conferences.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition
- £28,900 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Intake
- October
Entry requirements
Normally a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree or a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (4)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds