Doctor of Philosophy (Linguistics)

On successful completion of this programme, graduates should be able to:

1. Plan and conduct original research in collaboration with the supervisory team to extend knowledge in a focussed area of linguistics.
2. Communicate linguistics research findings effectively in a variety of forums and mediums including peer-reviewed publication(s).
3. Critically analyse and apply theoretical concepts and appropriate approaches to conduct original linguistics research on a selected topic.
4. Demonstrate ethical standards in conducting original linguistics research and in disseminating research findings.
5. Engage and actively participate with the diverse cultural Pacific communities in identifying and addressing issues relating to the resilience and sustainability of languages.