PhD in Linguistics

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  • University/Institute Name Victoria University of Wellington
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration3 years
  • Position Funding Type PhD Research Funding
  • Unspecified Unspecified

Position Details (PhD Program)

Build on your degree and advance your PhD in Linguistics at Victoria University of Wellington knowledge and skills with postgraduate study.

In an ever more connected and multilingual world, there is increasing demand for researchers who have an understanding of how language works—of linguistic diversity, intercultural communication, and language processing.

Key facts

  • Get the knowledge and experience you need to carry out advanced independent research in linguistics, that includes interdisciplinary perspectives.

Courses include

  • You’ll be part of a research-intensive programme, working with internationally renowned researchers who have externally funded projects. 
  • Research areas include language in the workplace, languages of the Pacific, New Zealand English, heritage languages, language variation and speech processing and the syntax-phonology interface. 
  • You can research an area of linguistics that relates to your goals and interests.

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

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