Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026
- Apply anytime.
Most PhD students start in October, so they move forward as one cohort, but you can start at any time of year.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT requirement: 72
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
Disciplines
- Language Studies
- Linguistics
Overview
The Applied Linguistics programme at University of Strathclyde is intended for students from a linguistics background or those who have an interest in communication disorders but who have not completed a qualifying degree in speech and language therapy (SLT). If you have an SLT qualification you can register for the Speech and Language Therapy pathway if this is preferable.
As postgraduate research student in Applied Linguistics you will have access to a significant pool of technical resources, including labs for speech & movement analyses, signal processing; systems for eye tracking, or EEG. The supervisory pool spans all four University faculties, which provides you with access to the highest level of academic expertise to support your studies.
Careers
The University Careers Service can help you with everything from writing your CV to interview preparation.
Research
Our research explores useful areas such as health, education and human behaviour.
We provide a vibrant, friendly environment for outstanding psychology research and teaching with internationally recognised researchers. Our research has a direct impact on the industry, culture and environment in Scotland and beyond.
Programme Structure
Research areas:
- Speech sound disorders
- Voice
- Dementia
- Autism
- Stroke
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 72
Other requirements
General requirements
During the application you'll be asked for the following:
- your full contact details
- transcripts and certificates of all degrees
- proof of English language proficiency if English isn't your first language
- two references, one of which must be academic
- funding or scholarship information
- research proposal of 250 to 1,000 words in length, detailing the subject area and topic to be investigated
Tuition Fees
- International (non-residents): 39,554 AUD / year (≈ 20,950 GBP / year)
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 9,889 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs — Glasgow, United Kingdom
1,171-1,911 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.