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Language Science
Language Science (PhD)
College of Medicine, Nursing, & Health Sciences,
School of Speech and Language Therapy
Course overview
The PhD in Language Science is open to graduates with clinical and non-clinical degrees. For applicants who are not qualified speech and language therapists, this degree does not provide a qualification in speech and language therapy.
Programmes available
- PhD (full-time)
- PhD (part-time)
Areas of interest
The Discipline of Speech and Language Therapy invites applications from suitably qualified candidates on topics related to the following research themes:
- Psycholinguistics
- Language and cognition
- Language structure
- Bilingualism
- Bilingualism and communication disorders
Researcher profiles
For further information please contact Dr. Stasha Antonijevic-Elliot
Contact Us
For further information please contact Dr. Stasha Antonijevic-Elliot
PAC code
GYN63 (Full-time)
GYN64 (Part-time)
Current project
Past Projects
- Representation of verbs and their arguments structures in a bilingual lexicon.
- Language acquisition in native speakers of Irish observed through narratives.
- Noise exclusion ability in children with language disorder.
Fees for this course
EU: €4,529 p.a. 2017/18
Non-EU: €13,750 p.a. 2017/18
- Ph.D. EU Full time programme: €4,529 p.a.
- Ph.D. EU Part time programme: €2,320 p.a.
What Our Students Say
Sarah Berthaud | PhD (Language Science)
The PhD programme is suited for anyone interested in psycholinguistics, language acquisition and impairments, bilingualism or linguistics in general. Not only are students given the opportunity to broaden their knowledge in general areas but they can also acquire skills in specific areas such as research methodology.
