PhD in Language Studies

2026/2027

Access

Students who meet some of the criteria listed in Article 4 of the UDC PhD Policies and Regulations will be able to access to UDC PhD programmes.

Applications

Candidates matching one of the general entry requirements for PhD students will be assessed in accordance with the specific criteria and merits for each programme. Information relating to application procedures and requirements are included in the programme structure for each course.

The decision to offer a student a place on a UDC PhD programme is the result of an application-specific evaluation process, and does not affect the academic or professional status of the candidate’s existing qualifications.

Recommended profile of admission

This PhD programme is aimed at those wishing to undertake their doctoral thesis in the field of linguistics or in Galician, Portuguese or Spanish, as well as Spanish Sign Language (LSE), or, potentially, in the field of another language.

The appropriate academic background for admission to this PhD programme lies, firstly, in undergraduate and master’s degree programmes in Linguistics or those that include in-depth study of one of these languages: Spanish, Galician or Portuguese, such as the traditional degrees in Spanish Philology, Galician Philology, Portuguese Philology, whether in Spanish or foreign degree programmes, provided that the entry requirements are met. Secondly, other pathways related to languages and linguistics may be taken into account, from disciplines such as Translation and Interpreting, Education, Psychology, Communication or Language Technologies. In the case of these mixed profiles, admission will be conditional upon completing 6 ECTS credits in supplementary modules within a Master’s degree in Linguistics, preferably the Inter-University Master’s in Applied Linguistics (MILA), whose website can be visited via the following link: https://mila.uvigo.gal/gl/

For students from countries or regions with language backgrounds other than Spanish-speaking or Portuguese-speaking, a minimum level of proficiency in Spanish, Galician or Portuguese equivalent to B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required. It is recommended that applicants have, at a minimum, a B1 level of the CEFR in a language other than those mentioned above, particularly English, or another Romance language (French, Italian, etc.). If they do not meet this requirement at the time of application, they may demonstrate it during the first year of their doctoral studies.

It will also be necessary to submit, in writing, a statement of intent regarding a potential thesis project or topic, the line of research in which they would like to work, or the motivation(s) for undertaking that specific research.

Application general procedure

Applications and registration for PhD programmes will be made using the online application system on the UDC website, accompanied by all necessary supporting documents. Applications and registration for external students will be made here.

If you need more information, you can check this sources the Application general procedure.

Applications procedure for students whose foreign degree/diplome has not been officially recognised

See EIDUDC Application and registration.

General procedure by the CAPD

See EIDUDC Application and registration.

Specific access requirements of the CAPD

The CAPD will assess applications for admission to the PhD programme based on the following criteria:

Academic record (20% bachelor's degree; 30% master's degree; in total, 50%).
Previous research experience (5%)
Endorsement or letter of reference from a researcher in the programme indicating (i) the potential viability of the future thesis within the framework of a research area of the programme and (ii) that they are able to act as a supervisor and meet the requirements specified in Article 10 of the Doctoral Regulations of the University of Vigo or Article 12 of the Regulations of the University of A Coruña (40% / points).
Other: other university qualifications and courses taken related to the entry profile (5%/points).

A minimum score of 60% must be achieved for admission to the doctoral programme. The CAPD may conduct a personal interview to clarify any doubts regarding specific aspects of the merits submitted with the application.Merits must be supported by documentary evidence and be consistent with the programme’s research lines. The same admission criteria will apply to all students, whether full-time or part-time

Deadlines

The application for admission (or registration renewal) and enrollment in PhD studies will be carried out according to the terms approved by the Governing Council of the UDC.

Registration

See information on how to register for UDC PhD courses.

Predoctoral grants

See UDC predoctoral grants.

Rules and regulations

See UDC PhD Policies and Regulations.