31.3197, Support: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; Sociolinguistics: PhD, University of Westminster

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Subject: 31.3197, Support: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; Sociolinguistics: PhD, University of Westminster

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Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2020 14:58:52
From: Jonathan Kasstan [j.kasstan at westminster.ac.uk]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; Sociolinguistics: PhD, University of Westminster, UK

 Institution/Organization: University of Westminster 
Department: Linguistics 
Web Address: http://blog.westminster.ac.uk/linguistics-events/our-people/ 

Level: PhD 

Duties: Research
 
Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; Sociolinguistics 
 

Description:

The University of Westminster is one of the nine universities that make up the
AHRC-funded technē Doctoral Training Partnership.

technē supports outstanding students pursuing the ‘craft’ of research through
innovative, interdisciplinary and creative approaches across a range of the
arts and humanities. For more information on technē and the kinds of projects
it funds, please see: http://www.techne.ac.uk/ 

As well as financial support, technē offers a developmental framework for
doctoral researchers across the collaborating institutions, with research
training, supportive community networks, professional and public engagement
opportunities and a space for both independent and collaborative scholarship.

technē is now welcoming applications for fully-funded studentships across the
arts and humanities beginning in autumn 2021.

At Westminster we are offering technē studentships in the following areas:
- Sociolinguistics of multilingualism 
- Sociolinguistics of migration and mobility
- Language variation and change
- Language and gender
- Language contact (particularly creoles)
- History of English

These areas can be combined with the study of the following languages and
cultures (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish), although studies in other
languages/cultures are equally welcome.

Studentships include maintenance and fees for 3.5 years for a full time
student; or 7 years for a part-time student at 50% of the full-time
studentship level each year (pro rata if you have already started your PhD).
Studentships are open to students who have already started their doctoral
study but they must have at least 50% of the funded period of an AHRC award
(usually 18 months full time) remaining at the time they start their
scholarship.

International students are eligible to apply for studentships but will be
expected to pay the difference between the home and international fee rate
themselves (as the studentship will only cover fees at the home rate, plus the
stipend).*

Students must comply with the AHRC eligibility criteria and other terms and
conditions available on the AHRC’s webpage here:
https://ahrc.ukri.org/skills/phdstudents/award-holders-terms-and-conditions/ 

If you are interested in applying for a place at the University of Westminster
supported by a technē studentship, we strongly recommend you first contact a
member of the academic staff in the relevant area and talk to them about your
proposal.

Entry criteria are normally a good first degree and a Masters degree.
Applications should include a research proposal and all necessary additional
documents.

If you would like to be considered for a technē studentship, you need to apply
to the university using the links below. The relevant doctoral programmes that
are eligible for technē studentships are:
- MPhil/PhD Linguistics
- MPhil/PhD Modern and Applied Languages
- MPhil/PhD English Language

You must apply for one of these programmes in order to be eligible for a
technē studentship.

Please make sure you indicate on your application form that you wish to be
considered for a technē studentship.

The deadline for applications is 5pm (GMT) on Tuesday 1st December 2020.

Interviews will be held week commencing 18th January 2021.

Applicants must hold an offer with the University of Westminster before their
application can be nominated to technē.

*21/22 home fee rate is £5,520 and the international fee rate is £14,110.
Therefore, international students will be expected to pay the difference
between these fee rates themselves
 

Web Address for Applications: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/c9d46853-19d1-5f3b-f67f-28914f71d4ab?courseOptionId=cb23e864-6a0e-4c46-a5e9-d80fc00da16f 

Contact Information: 
	Dr Helen Glew
	h.glew at westminster.ac.uk  


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