Doctor of Philosophy Program in English Language Teaching Program By Thammasat University |Top Universities
Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

2,622 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Thammasat University’s Ph.D. in English Language Teaching is a 3.5-year weekend program consisting of coursework and a doctoral thesis. This program is ideal for English teachers at all levels, education supervisors, curriculum developers, and administrators wanting to learn more about English language teaching, research and the application of theoretical knowledge in professions related to ELT.    The program focus includes ELT methodologies, assessment, second language acquisition, curriculum development and evaluation, instructional media and materials development, ESP, linguistics analysis, discourse analysis, corpus analysis, world Englishes, and professional development. 
The courses are taught by Thammasat professors and the students’ learning is enriched by guest lectures given by internationally-renowned ELT scholars. The program also provides grants for attending conferences, short-term study visits and training sessions in Thailand and abroad.

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Thammasat University’s Ph.D. in English Language Teaching is a 3.5-year weekend program consisting of coursework and a doctoral thesis. This program is ideal for English teachers at all levels, education supervisors, curriculum developers, and administrators wanting to learn more about English language teaching, research and the application of theoretical knowledge in professions related to ELT.    The program focus includes ELT methodologies, assessment, second language acquisition, curriculum development and evaluation, instructional media and materials development, ESP, linguistics analysis, discourse analysis, corpus analysis, world Englishes, and professional development. 
The courses are taught by Thammasat professors and the students’ learning is enriched by guest lectures given by internationally-renowned ELT scholars. The program also provides grants for attending conferences, short-term study visits and training sessions in Thailand and abroad.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

80+
6.5+
Applicants must have completed a master’s degree or the equivalent from a recognized domestic or international institution. Required Documents include: certificate of health from a government hospital, copy of citizen ID card/passport, and letters of recommendation (one letter should be completed by a university faculty member, if applicable).
4 Years
Aug
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

2,232 USD
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International Students

2,622 USD
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More programs from the university

Thammasat offers bachelor’s degree programs in all fields, covering sociology, humanities, science and technology, and health sciences, in Thai, bilingual and international programs.There are also double degree programs featuring collaboration with other universities; double major programs; integrated bachelor’s and master’s degree programs that take five years to complete.

For more information about each program, please visit this link.

Find out about the usual undergraduate entry requirements through the Admission Office; Office of International Affairs; Office of the Registrar.


Tuition fees vary according to the program, but the average fees for international students are approximately US$3,500.

There are several student loan funds and scholarships available. Contact the Student Affairs Division or Office of International Affairs to find out more about the application process.

International students and visitors can find out more about programs offered here. You can also take a look at the Handbook for International students.

Thammasat offers graduate degree programs in all fields, covering sociology, humanities, science and technology, and health sciences, in Thai, bilingual and international programs.

There are two types of lecture sessions: normal programs in office hours and special programs in the evenings or on weekends.

Students on master’s degree programs can pursue their own interests in research-oriented programs. Students are required to complete a “thesis” to contribute to a new body of knowledge or conduct a specialized study in their industries or careers.

The doctorate degree programs encourage students to conduct a “dissertation” research contributing to the country’s development and new technologies.

Find out about subjects covered for each program here.

Thammasat also offers non-degree Programs for foreign students from universities that have an agreement with Thammasat University. Find out more about these programs here.

Learn more about admissions by contacting the Academic Admissions Division; Office of International Affairs; Office of the Registrar.

Tuition fees vary per program. The average fees for international students at postgraduate level are approximately US$4,200.

There are several student loan funds and scholarships available. For more information, contact the Student Affairs Division or Office of International Affairs.

International students and visitors can find out more about programs offered here. You can also take a look at the Handbook for International students.


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