Postgraduate research

The Department of Linguistics and English Language is a vibrant research community and an international centre for the linguistic study of English, as well as other European and non-European languages.

We currently have around 20 members of staff and over 30 postgraduate research students.

Members of the department undertake internationally recognised research in their areas of expertise, and many of our past PhD students have had very successful careers including positions in prestigious universities.

Why choose Manchester?

Manchester is the most linguistically diverse city in western Europe, ideal for carrying out research into variation and multilingualism and to undertake languages-themed local community outreach engagement and impact work.

View our programmes and the support available for our postgraduate researchers.

Programmes