PhD Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies
The Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies programme from Maynooth University offers research opportunities for students with specific interest in the field of Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies.
Duration
4 years (Full-time)
6 years (Part-time)
Starting Date
September
Tuition Fee
€14,000 per year (Full-time)
€4,330 per year (Part-time EU)
Location
Maynooth, Ireland
The programme
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.
Career Options
The Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies programme from Maynooth University 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.
Courses Included
- Sociolinguistics
- Bi-& Multilingualism in Contemporary Society
- Professional Certificate in Postgraduate Teaching & Learning: Tutors & Demonstrators
- Innovation and Research Commercialisation
- Research Funding Application
- Issues and Strategies in Contemporary Modern Language Studies
- Research Skills / Research Methodology
- Qualitative Methods