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PhD APPLIED LINGUISTICS & INTERCULTURAL STUDIES

    Qualification : PHILOSOPHIAE DOCTOR DEGREE

    Award Type and NFQ level : RESEARCH PH.D. (10)

    CAO/MU Apply code : MH02P (FT): MH03P (PT)

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    The PhD in Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies offers research opportunities for students with specific interest in the field of Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies. The research profiles of staff members are very varied, covering applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, second language acquisition, corpus linguistics, bi- and multilingualism, second-language pedagogy, intercultural studies, intercultural competence and the role of English in a globalised world. Research in related areas is also welcome, including language-specific research in applied linguistics and intercultural studies in (or through) German, Spanish or French.

    Commences
    September (or other agreed time)

    MA in Chinese Studies, MA in French, MA in German, MA in Spanish, MA in Applied Linguistics (with at least a II.2 degree respectively), or equivalent.  Students who do not hold an MA or equivalent qualification (only admitted in exceptional cases) may be required to take modules from the SMLLC MA programme. Students may, in consultation with their supervisor and the Head of School, take additional MA modules.

    Minimum English language requirements: 

    Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants.

    Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850

    The student, in consultation with his/her supervisor, will devise a research plan. It is advised that students also avail of the opportunity to take Generic/Transferrable Skills modules (GST11, GST13, GST15 or other) and/or Subject-specific/Advanced Specialist modules (any of the ALIS84X modules, e.g. ALIS840, ALIS841 or ALIS842).

    For more details on the course structure click here

    The PhD in Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies equips its students for entry into a number of career paths, as well as providing existing practitioners and professionals with an opportunity for continuous professional development. These include: teaching at various levels (particularly university), school management, the business world, politics, publishing and marketing, the media, public relations, journalism, materials development, adult education and support, and indeed further study to postdoc level.

    Online application only. To make an application please click here.                                                                                                                           

    Please note: All research applicants should contact the respective department before applying to ensure their research proposal aligns with departmental interests and criteria.

    To apply for your chosen postgraduate study at Maynooth University, please ensure you have the following documents to make an application:

    • Evidence of your primary degree
    • Academic transcripts
    • A copy of your passport
    • Proposed Thesis Title and Summary 
    • A personal statement   
    • An academic letter of recommendation
    • A professional letter of recommendation

    Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants. 

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