MPhil/PhD in Applied Linguistics (2025 Entry)
Find out more about our Applied Linguistics MPhil/PhD degree at Warwick
The MPhil/PhD in Applied Linguistics is expertly designed for those who want to make a real difference to society through research. The University of Warwick's Department of Applied Linguistics, ranked 9th in the UK for Linguistics The Complete University Guide 2024, will nurture your academic and professional development.
Research proposals
If you are applying for the degree of MPhil/PhD, you need to submit a research proposal with the form. The proposal should indicate your intended research area and outline a plan for the work to be undertaken.
You should justify the planned research by reference both to the literature and your interests or intentions. You should indicate possible research methods and also include a bibliography. The proposal should normally be at least 1500 words long.
If you have completed an MA degree, you may be asked to submit a copy of your dissertation or some course work completed during the programme.
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