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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN

APPLIED LANGUAGE SCIENCES

MEDIUM ENG DURATION 3Y
WEBSITE https://www.mpu.edu.mo/eslt/en/phd_ps2.php

FACULTY https://www.mpu.edu.mo/eslt/en/academic_staff.php
APPLICATION In line with paragraph (8) of Article 21 of Law No. 10/2017 (Higher
REQUIREMENT Education Regime)
 Complete 30 credit units in total
GRADUATION  Pass an examination for the confirmation of candidature
REQUIREMENT  Complete a thesis reflecting originality in respective field of
language sciences and pass the oral defence
ENQUIRIES  (853) 8599 6519  flt@mpu.edu.mo

Programme Objectives

This programme is a research-oriented doctoral programme dedicated to cultivating adept
professionals who inclined towards intensive exploration and innovative research in the field of
applied language sciences. It encompasses interdisciplinary studies in applied linguistics,
language education, language technology, and educational psychology, addressing the diverse
issues posed by the global development of language sciences. Students will gain a solid
foundation in the core theories and methodologies of language sciences, and master the skills
and technologies in digital linguistics such as natural language processing, corpus analysis, and
generative artificial intelligence. The programme encourages students to explore intersections
between language and technology, psychology, education, and sociology, fostering the creation
of groundbreaking research directions for the development of language and cultural industries.

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