Newcastle University

Phonetics and Phonology Integrated PhD

Newcastle UniversityNewcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Course overview

At Newcastle University, our iPhD is for students who wish to develop an advanced theoretical and experimental grounding in phonetics and phonology.

Key highlights

  • Integrated PhD combining advanced research training with doctoral study
  • Develops advanced theoretical grounding in phonetics and phonology
  • Builds experimental skills in phonetic and phonological research

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, or a master's degree in an appropriate subject.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Progression Scholarship Funding

    A £1,000 Alumni Progression Scholarship or a 20% Alumni Progression Discount.

  • Business Excellence Scholarship

    Two awards of up to £8,150 tuition fee discount each.

  • Frank Pounder Bursary (Geospatial Artificial Intelligence MSc)

    Each eligible student will receive an individual award of £2,000.

    Up to £2,000
  • MBA Developing Talent and Leadership Scholarship

    Awards of up to £16,625, payable towards the cost of tuition fees.

  • The Hilary Taylor Scholarship

    The School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape is offering two scholarships of £2,500, one for each stage of the Master of Architecture (5843F) programme.

    Up to £2,500
  • Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships – Postgraduate Awards

    £8,000 tuition fee awards.

    Up to £8,000

Careers this course leads to

  • University lecturer in linguistics
  • Postdoctoral researcher in phonetics
  • Speech scientist
  • Speech technology researcher
  • Forensic phonetician

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,238 per year | International: £25,600 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Newcastle University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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