Our PhD research programmes will allow you to join one of our research projects or explore your own interests in English Language and Linguistics, supported by the expertise of our staff. You’ll be
Research how language shapes lives and societies and focus on on how words work in context and how language influences identity and social phenomena. Investigate how language — particularly English —
A PhD or MPhil in Translation enables you to pursue a substantial project led by your own passions and interests. It represents a highly respected qualification which can present a pathway to a
A PhD or MPhil in Applied Linguistics enables you to undertake a substantial project led by your own passions and interests. The PhD takes three years full-time or six years part-time, and the MPhil
A PhD in Linguistics enables you to undertake a substantial piece of supervised research in the subject that makes an original contribution to knowledge and is worthy of publication. A PhD, also
With a PhD or postgraduate research degree in the areas of Modern Languages and Applied Linguistics you will:Work with leading experts. Our staff have strong international reputations for research
The Centre for Translation Studies, an internationally leading centre for research and teaching in translation and interpreting studies. Our research reflects the evolving nature of the discipline,
Our research takes a strong multi-disciplinary approach, and covers languages and linguistic settings all over the world. Our research reflects the evolving nature of the discipline, encompassing a
Translation and Interpreting is becoming an increasingly important area of expertise as global communication expands, and there is a need for highly skilled experts in many areas including the
Our four-year PhD Linguistics (with research and communication skills) course has been designed to support students who do not have English as a first language. We recognise and understand the
Our research community of academics and scholars are committed to producing world-class research and our ranking at 7th place in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework is evidence of our strong
We offer research supervision in a wide range of subdisciplines of English language and linguistics. We welcome projects on any variety of English and are able to supervise the description and
As a doctoral student in the Department of Languages and Cultures at the University of Reading, you will contribute to our interdisciplinary research culture, and benefit from the mentoring provided
2 Year Full Time
