About this course
Newcastle University offers PGDip Sociolinguistics (Research) as a 9-month postgraduate Graduate Diploma programme in Linguistic. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £17,250 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 90. Intakes run across 2 windows (Autumn (September), 2026 and Autumn (September), 2027).
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
A discipline primarily involving the scientific study of human cognition or behaviour (eg cognitive science, psychology, anthropology, sociology)
A language (with or without another subject, eg English and French)
Linguistics
A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
- ▸Autumn (September), 2027
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
