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We have 87 Languages, Literature & Culture PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Languages, Literature & Culture PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 87 Languages, Literature & Culture PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Embarking on a PhD in Languages, Literature and Culture immerses candidates in the rich tapestry of global languages, literatures, and cultures, fostering a deep understanding and appreciation for linguistic diversity and its impact on human interaction. These advanced degrees offer a unique opportunity for students to explore the intricacies of language as a tool for communication, a carrier of culture, and a marker of identity.
Through PhDs in Languages, Literature and Culture, candidates engage in rigorous research related to linguistic structure, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, comparative literature, and cultural studies. This pursuit is not solely academic; it’s a journey into the heart of human expression, contributing to the preservation of linguistic heritage and promoting cross-cultural understanding in an increasingly interconnected world.
Why complete a PhD in Languages, Literature and Culture?
A PhD in Languages, Literature and Culture provides students with the unparalleled opportunity to contribute to our understanding of linguistic phenomena. These programmes encourage deep analytical and theoretical engagement with languages, enabling candidates to question and redefine concepts related to language use, development, and evolution.
Research within these programmes often encompasses a wide range of topics, from the examination of historical texts to the study of contemporary language use in digital media. Through their studies, doctoral candidates develop a comprehensive understanding of the ways in which languages shape and are shaped by social, political, and cultural forces, positioning them to make significant contributions to the field of linguistic and cultural studies.
In terms of employment, earning a PhD in Languages, Literature and Culture opens up a multitude of career opportunities. Graduates are well-equipped for academic careers, where they can continue their research, contribute to the advancement of linguistic studentship, and teach future generations of linguists and language practitioners.
Beyond academia, PhD holders find rewarding careers in publishing, cultural organisations, international relations, and language policy development, where their expertise in languages and cultural studies is invaluable. The advanced research, analytical, and communication skills honed during these programmes are highly sought after in a wide range of professional contexts, enabling graduates to work effectively across cultural and linguistic boundaries.
Digital technology & migration (including migrant's use of the digital, biometric ID systems, or remittance economies)
Supervisors. Associate Professor Emma Baulch (Main) https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/emma-baulch. Dr Stefan Bächtold (Co-supervisor) https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/stefan-b%C3%A4chtold. Read more
Join a world-leading, joint PhD program with a generous scholarship
The UQ–IITD Academy of Research is seeking applications from exceptional candidates with backgrounds in science, technology, engineering, health, business, humanities and social sciences, for projects commencing in January 2025. Read more
16 PhD positions in MSCA/UKRI Doctoral Network “SCALA - Spatial Communication and Ageing across Languages”
Sixteen PhD positions are available in the combined Marie Sklodowska-Curie-UKRI Doctoral Network “SCALA - Spatial Communication and Ageing across Languages”. Read more
From Sail to Steam, Carbon to Green: Empowering Port Communities in the Global South (Peru)
Applications are invited for a fully-funded three year PhD, with opportunities for a visiting scholarship in Callao (Peru), to commence in February 2025. . Read more
Digital Humanities PhD Programme
As a PhD student in the Digital Humanities Institute you will be studying and researching with one of the UK’s leading centres for research, development and communication in digital culture and digital humanities. Read more
Cognitive Science PhD
RIT's Cognitive Science Ph.D. provides an interdisciplinary study of the human mind that combines insights from psychology, computer science, linguistics, neuroscience, augmented reality, and philosophy. Read more
Funded fellowship opportunities in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Visualization and Graphics
Research in the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Visualization and Graphics cluster work to understand how humans use computing technology and to help define the interactive technologies of the future. Read more
PhD at the Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies
Undertaking doctoral research allows you to develop in-depth knowledge, while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field. Read more
The Dr David Summers Trust Scholarship in Scottish Literary Culture
Scottish Literature is an exciting and internationally expanding area of academic enquiry, studied and taught by scholars from around the world. Read more
PhD at the Refugee Law Initiative
The Refugee Law Initiative (RLI) is a leading academic centre in the UK concentrating on international refugee law and policy. Read more
Digital Humanities PhD
Digital Humanities is an interdisciplinary subject area that brings a range of computational, quantitative and other innovative and collaborative methods to the study of texts, images, histories, languages and cultures, while also being critical about methodology, disciplinarity and pedagogy. Read more
Digital Humanities by Practice
Digital Humanities is an interdisciplinary subject area that brings a range of computational, quantitative and other innovative and collaborative methods to the study of texts, images, histories, languages and cultures, while also being critical about methodology, disciplinarity and pedagogy. Read more
PhD at the Centre for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Undertaking doctoral research allows you to develop in-depth knowledge, while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field. Read more
The Language of Textiles
This project aims to explore the relationship between textiles and the language that originates from textiles and permeates into wider usage, as well as the way that wider language affects different areas of textiles. Read more
Politics, Languages & International Studies PhD
As a PhD student in the Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies at the University of Bath you will benefit from working in one of the top rated departments in the country. Read more