36 monthsProgramme duration
15,120 EURTuition Fee/year
Feb, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The general objectives of this PhD program are to provide students with a rigorous and intellectually challenging degree that prepares them to become autonomous researchers among the many aspects of TESOL, varying with individual interests and areas of specialization.
Doctoral students are expected to design and conduct an independent research project and produce a Thesis (80,000 words). Through their research project, students are expected to evidence an original contribution to knowledge, develop or apply innovative research and advance scholarly knowledge and professional practice in the field of TESOL.
More specifically the program aims to:
- Develop students’ in-depth understanding and critical analysis of current literature and research methodology in the field of TESOL;
- Provide students with a critical awareness of current problems and debates within the field, and enhance their skills in critical evaluation of theoretical and empirical literature relevant to TESOL and their area of specialization;
- Provide students with the research skills and competencies to be able to undertake an original and significant research project that merits publication in the field of TESOL;
- Develop students’ skills in communicating TESOL-related research knowledge to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
- Enable students to make a significant and original contribution to the field of TESOL through the advancement of scholarly knowledge and professional practice
- Enable students to become autonomous and expert researchers in the field of TESOL with an understanding of the quality of research required for potential peer-reviewed publications
Career Prospects
The program provides excellent career opportunities for those who wish to become professionals in education and English language teaching, working for educational establishments such as the Ministry of Education, public and private universities or public and private schools as academics/ researchers or administrators. In addition, the programme offers countless opportunities for work in research centres, academia, educational consulting centres, publishing houses and other organizations specializing in EFL/ELT materials and/or EFL course and test design. Overall, the PhD will provide graduates with strong opportunities when it comes to their career advancement and allow them to pursue a wider range of careers which require more specialized knowledge in a given area.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The general objectives of this PhD program are to provide students with a rigorous and intellectually challenging degree that prepares them to become autonomous researchers among the many aspects of TESOL, varying with individual interests and areas of specialization.
Doctoral students are expected to design and conduct an independent research project and produce a Thesis (80,000 words). Through their research project, students are expected to evidence an original contribution to knowledge, develop or apply innovative research and advance scholarly knowledge and professional practice in the field of TESOL.
More specifically the program aims to:
- Develop students’ in-depth understanding and critical analysis of current literature and research methodology in the field of TESOL;
- Provide students with a critical awareness of current problems and debates within the field, and enhance their skills in critical evaluation of theoretical and empirical literature relevant to TESOL and their area of specialization;
- Provide students with the research skills and competencies to be able to undertake an original and significant research project that merits publication in the field of TESOL;
- Develop students’ skills in communicating TESOL-related research knowledge to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
- Enable students to make a significant and original contribution to the field of TESOL through the advancement of scholarly knowledge and professional practice
- Enable students to become autonomous and expert researchers in the field of TESOL with an understanding of the quality of research required for potential peer-reviewed publications
Career Prospects
The program provides excellent career opportunities for those who wish to become professionals in education and English language teaching, working for educational establishments such as the Ministry of Education, public and private universities or public and private schools as academics/ researchers or administrators. In addition, the programme offers countless opportunities for work in research centres, academia, educational consulting centres, publishing houses and other organizations specializing in EFL/ELT materials and/or EFL course and test design. Overall, the PhD will provide graduates with strong opportunities when it comes to their career advancement and allow them to pursue a wider range of careers which require more specialized knowledge in a given area.
Admission Requirements
Admission Criteria
The minimum general requirement for admission to the post-graduate degree programme is a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university (eg. American, European), or another recognised equivalent qualification).
In addition to the above, applicants must also satisfy the following requirements:
- Accredited Master’s degree in TESOL, or Applied Linguistics, or English Language/ Linguistics
- Teaching experience: at least one year
- English language proficiency: Applicants should provide evidence of English language proficiency equivalent to C1-C2.
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
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