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McMaster University Faculty of Humanities
PhD program in Francophonie and Diversity
- Hamilton, Canada
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
French
It is an interdisciplinary program of four years, organized around literatures and cultures of the French-speaking world, including France. We invite candidates with a traditional master's degree in French studies, as well as candidates whose course has been less typical, provided that their file meets the requirements of the School of Graduate Studies (SGS).
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University of Limerick
Structured PhD in Applied Languages
- Limerick, Ireland
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
This program is a structured blend of graduate education in theory and methods, and supervised research. The taught elements of the program draw on modules offered to postgraduate students in the School of Languages, Literature, Culture and Communication in combinations designed to deliver both a broad graduate education for research students, and a more specific focus for individual students. This combination of modules is supplemented, as appropriate, by external research methodology training and the development of generic skills. The focus in the first year of the program is on enhancing knowledge through taking relevant modules; in the last three years, research becomes the focus.
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Selinus University of Sciences and Literature
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in ELT - English Language Teaching
- Ragusa, Italy
PhD
24 Months
Distance learning
English
In this research programme, the student explores the methodology of Second Language Teaching (SLT) and supports it with many examples. It presents new directions for the English Language Teaching (ELT) program, describing innovative pedagogical methods and consistent ideas that lead to success in this field. The curriculum should cover all key issues for effective ELT practice.
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Heriot-Watt University Dubai
PhD in Management and Languages
- Academic City, United Arab Emirates
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The PhD programme in the School of Social Sciences offers unique opportunities for students in the region to research issues of relevance to the Islamic and Arab world as well as globally. For instance, the programme offers opportunities for research in areas such as Islamic business, international human resource management, cross-cultural management, equality and diversity, Emiratisation and other nationalization policies, marketing, sustainability, accounting, finance, and corporate governance.
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University of Florence
PhD Course in Comparative Languages, Literatures and Cultures
- Florence, Italy
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English, Italian
This PhD program aims to create a center for higher education and advanced research at the European level in the field of literary, linguistic, and intercultural studies. It is divided into four curricula, two of which are international. The two international curricula (Germanistics and European Founding Myths in Arts and Literature) are aimed at training qualified scientific-professional figures in the field of French and Germanistics, with specific skills also in Italian culture, whose professional outlets may be found in public and private academic and cultural institutions, top management, publishing, museums, conservatories, and communication sectors in Italy, France and Germany. The third curriculum (Language, literature and philology) aims instead to train qualified figures in several disciplinary fields who are able to use integrated methodologies. Individuals may find future employment in universities, international institutions and public relations systems and transnational communication networks. The curriculum of Linguistics and Oriental Studies provides training in linguistics, preparing scholars for careers primarily within universities or other research centers. The training is congruent with the need for language specialization in language education and L2 teaching. Individuals with this PhD will also have skills useful for consulting and highly responsible positions regarding communication in private companies, public administration and cultural heritage contexts, as well as professional tasks in various cultural industries (i.e. publishing, radio, television, new media) and services.
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SOAS University of London
Research Degrees (MPhil/PhD) in Japanese and Korean Studies
- London, United Kingdom
PhD
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Research Degrees (MPhil/PhD) in Japanese and Korean Studies is able to supervise MPhil and PhD degrees by research and thesis in a wide range of cultural and linguistic subjects. Intending research students should not feel constrained to limit their choice of topics to those indicated against the names of current staff members (postgraduate students have recently been working on a range of topics that include Japanese cinema, Kabuki texts, modern Japanese linguistics and literature, Meiji historical texts, Korean linguistics and literature, Korean colonial and eighteenth-century history).
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Charles University Faculty of Arts
Ph.D. in Medieval and Neo-Latin Studies
- Prague, Czech Republic
PhD
Full time, Part time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Graduates have a sound knowledge of current trends in the field and are able to adopt a creative approach to the relevant source material. Graduates are equipped to work with original Latin documents, i.e. literary and diplomatic manuscripts, incunabula, paleotypes and old prints, being able to interpret and prepare them for publication and translation. Having been trained in philology and literary history and acquired the foundations of relevant historical disciplines (codicology, palaeography, diplomatic) and of cultural history, graduates are equipped to place mediaeval and early modern works into the context of their time and also to interpret them as a factor influencing the culture and society of subsequent eras.
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University of Johannesburg
PhD in Latin
- Johannesburg, South Africa
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
In a Doctoral Degree, students prove their ability to do original research. Ideally, this research should lead to the publication of an article or a book. The formative value of a Doctoral Degree cannot be overestimated: acquiring and practicing skills of creative and original thinking, problem-solving, critical reading, analysis, and synthesis. The topic of the degree should contribute to our understanding of Roman civilization and its contribution to Western civilization (political theory, philosophy, religion, literature, theatre, film, religion, architecture, etc.).
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Charles University Faculty of Education
PhD in English Language and Literature in a Didactic Perspective
- Prague, Czech Republic
PhD
Full time
4 years
Blended, On-Campus
English
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University of Algarve
PhD in Language Sciences
- Faro, Portugal
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
To enable students to deepen and extend their theoretical and methodological expertise in the scientific domain of PhD in Language Sciences. To provide students with advanced research skills, viewing them as potential practitioners of scientific work in the area of Language Sciences
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University of Otago
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Languages
- Dunedin, New Zealand
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest degree offered by the University of Otago. It is awarded on the submission of a thesis which must meet rigorous standards. It requires highly developed academic ability, independence and perseverance. Most students take between 3-4 years of full-time study to complete their PhD.
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University of Texas Arlington
Doctorate In English
- Arlington, USA
PhD
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
A Ph.D. in English prepares students at the most advanced stage for the interpretation and composition of texts. The Ph.D. program emphasizes rigorous critical study in the fields of rhetoric, composition, critical theory, cultural studies, literary studies, pedagogy, and technical writing.
Lingnan University
PhD in Chinese
- Tuen Mun, Hong Kong
PhD
Full time
30 Months
On-Campus
English
Lingnan is now offering PhD programmes in Chinese for applicants who want to pursue research various areas.
Hamilton Lugar School of Global & International Studies - Indiana University
Doctorate in Japanese
- Bloomington, USA
PhD
On-Campus
The Ph.D. program in Japanese allows you to specialize in Japanese language and culture while preparing you for an academic career at the university level. You will learn from renowned faculty doing research in this region and graduate with expertise in the Japanese language, research methods in an academic discipline, and pedagogy. The Ph.D. program consists of at least 30 credit hours in courses in East Asian Studies, as well as 12--15 credit hours in an outside field that you choose, such as fine arts, history, political science, folklore, or comparative literature.
Karoli Gaspar University
PhD in Theology (in German)
- Budapest, Hungary
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
German
*This program is taught in German
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PhD Programmes in Languages
PhD is short for Doctor of Philosophy, and refers to a postgraduate degree that is offered in both humanities and the sciences. It typically requires four years of extensive studying to complete, sometimes longer, and the student must complete a dissertation or thesis to graduate.
What is a PhD in Languages? More than just studying one language, this doctorate degree will normally focus on linguistics and communication, skills that can be applied to many different careers. With some programs, you will increase your abilities and knowledge of one specific language. In others, you will learn more about how to teach a second language including planning, evaluation, use of multimedia, and how to approach language studies in the real world.
A postgraduate degree in languages can enhance the student’s ability to think and work in a specific language, making them more marketable for careers in a global setting. It can also expand one’s mind, improving communication skills in general and improving cultural awareness and understanding.
As with any degree, the costs associated with a degree in languages will vary, depending on which program you choose. Online programs often offer a great way of helping to reduce those expenses while still getting an excellent education.
There are many potential employers, depending on what your program specialized in, such as embassies, government offices, language schools, newspapers, magazines, publishing and any multinational businesses or nonprofit. One can find work translating, developing course materials, in research, in communications and in teaching. Having an advanced degree can help one enter into these fields at a higher level than would otherwise be possible.
Studying language in depth is a fascinating way to learn more about communication and people. To get started on this path, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.