Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Text, Practice and Research, PhD] From University of Kent

Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world Ð outside Spain, it is the official language of all countries in South and Central America except Brazil, and is widely spoken in many parts of North America. TheÊEnglish Language and Linguistics and Hispanic Studies (Hons)Êprogramme offered by University of KentÊgives you the opportunity to explore the languages and cultures of Spain and Spanish America while developing your language skills.

You have the opportunity to spend a year abroad in a Spanish-speaking countryÊand we offer advanced language modules focusing on translation and interpreting Ð valuable skills when looking for employment. Our facilities include multimedia laboratories, which offer a variety of interactive language learning programmes and dictionaries, and access toÊaudio, video and computer-assisted language learning facilities.

While studying English Language andÊLinguistics as a second subject, you explore both the structure of language and its relationship with culture, society and the mind.Ê

A broad choice of theoretical topics encompasses such areas as syntax, phonetics and phonology, morphology, sociolinguistics, language acquisition, semantics, pragmatics, literary stylistics and critical and cultural theory; modulesÊin language learning and teaching, creative and media writing, and language and media have a more vocational focus.

Careers

The ability to speak another European language is a key asset in the global employment market, and many employers view a graduate with overseas study experience as more employable.

Recent graduates have gone into teaching, translating and interpreting, marketing, journalism, publishing, and other areas. Many language graduates begin their career abroad.

Joint honours programmes in English Language and Linguistics help you to acquire high-level skills in communication, problem solving, group work, IT and numeracy, which will be very important in your future career. The programme prepares students for a wide range of careers where an in-depth understanding of how language functions is essential. These include: advertising, journalism and professional writing, media, public relations, marketing and sales, publishing, teaching at all levels, company training, broadcasting, conversation analysis, and the civil or diplomatic services.