Prospective students are invited to propose a research topic for doctoral study in the language-related areas of expertise of staff in Applied Linguistics. Broadly, these areas include research that addresses: 

• bilingualism/multilingualism 
• second language acquisition 
• lexical studies 
• and/or the structure, meaning and use of language in linguistics, psycho- and sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, psychology, sociology, language technology and education. 

Supervision can also be held jointly with colleagues in Welsh, Modern Languages, Translation, Psychology and Education. 

PhD students in Applied Linguistics will have access to our new Eyetracking lab and specialist software including subscriptions to gorilla.sc and qualtrics. Students will also become members of the Language Research Centre – an interdisciplinary research centre encompassing language related research across the university.  

For advice on the suitability of a topic, please email Dr Vivienne Rogers (v.e.rogers@swansea.ac.uk). It is strongly recommended that applicants contact Dr Rogers before submitting their application to confirm that there is a) appropriate supervisory capacity within the university on the chosen topic, b) to be put in contact with that potential supervisor and c) to discuss their draft application. 

Duration of study: The duration of study is dependent on prior research experience and training needs which will be assessed by completing an Initial Development Needs Analysis (Initial DNA) at the application stage and a Full DNA prior to award if successful.

Duration of study may vary from 3.5-4.5 years, full-time (or part-time equivalent) depending on your prior research experience. Swansea University, in conjunction with colleagues in the WGSS, will undertake an assessment of the successful applicant’s training needs and work with them to tailor the training they are offered to meet their research needs. This might take the form of a full master's course, or might be comprised of individual courses designed to enhance skills required for their chosen area of study.

Research in practice placement:  All WGSSS funded students are required to complete a funded Research in Practice placement of 3-months in total (or part-time equivalent). All students will have the opportunity to complete a placement in academia, policy, business or civil society organisations.