PhD in Linguistics PhD in English Linguistics
 
 

 

 
 

Duke University, in cooperation with North Carolina State University, offers a PhD in English Linguistics. This program has a diversified curriculum with an emphasis on cutting-edge methodologies, field-based research, engaged sociolinguistics, and a commitment to gaining employment for all students.  Duke's English Department is rated as one of the top five in the country by US News and World Report.

 

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North Carolina State University is the premier field-initiated research program in language variation studies in the United States. NCSU is listed as one of the top five sociolinguistics programs in North America by The Real Guide to Graduate School (Lingua Franca).

Graduate students receive their degree from the Duke Graduate Studies in English, but work with faculty at both North Carolina State University and Duke throughout their study. This collaborative program requires students to be admitted through the regular admissions process in the Duke Graduate Studies in English.

Duke's PhD in English Linguistics is located on the third floor in the Allen Building on the West Campus green in Durham, North Carolina.

PhD in English Linguistics
Duke Graduate Studies in English
316 Allen Building
Durham, NC 27708

Allen Building
Link to Duke Graduate Studies

NC State University Linguistics is located on the second floor of Tompkins Hall on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, North Carolina.  A 30 minute drive separates the Duke and NC State campuses.

NCSU Linguistics
Department of English
208 Tompkins Hall
Raleigh, NC 27695
Phone: 919-515-4151
walt_wolfram@ncsu.edu

Tomkins Hall
Link to NC State Linguistics

 

 
     
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