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PhD TESOL Research

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What will I learn?

This PhD course is entirely dedicated to TESOL Research. This doctorate will be of interest to those who have a background in languages, linguistics, applied linguistics, or a related field, as well as to language teaching practitioners who have a keen interest in research.

This course will develop your research skills and set you on the path to becoming an autonomous researcher. The PhD is a significant qualification which will mark you out as an expert researcher in the field of teaching English to speakers of other languages. You’ll achieve new skills in understanding complex matters, sharpen your problem-solving abilities, increase your confidence as a researcher and expand your knowledge of the field while also enjoying the PhD experience.

We’ll support you throughout your time on the PhD TESOL Research. Before embarking on your thesis investigation, the course will foster your research skills development through seven taught modules on TESOL which focus on research methods and educational theories. Our PhD in TESOL Research will provide you with an opportunity to go beyond what would be required from a Masters of Research (MRes) and an Educational Doctorate (EdD) in that you’ll produce a substantial 60,000 + word thesis.

The academic environment at the University of Stirling will not only give you freedom and challenges, but it will also provide you with numerous chances for intellectual debate with fellow experts. Your PhD journey will shape your future like no other qualification – academically, professionally and personally.

By graduation, you’ll be a well-rounded professional researcher who:

  • has knowledge of the wider educational field
  • is proficient in the use of both quantitative and qualitative methods
  • has the skills needed to research any area within TESOL
  • is able to make a contribution to scholarly knowledge and professional practice

Which department am I in?

University of Stirling

Study options

Full Time (36 months)

Tuition fees
£17,400.00 (US$ 21,913) per year
Full course fee: £52,200

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2024

Venue

University of Stirling

Stirling,

FK9 4LA, Scotland

Entry requirements

For international students

You should usually have a minimum of a Masters degree in TESOL, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Languages or similar subject from a university in the United Kingdom or elsewhere (provided that the degree levels are comparable to those in the UK). We also welcome enquiries from you if you don’t have this formal qualification but have relevant research experience through your professional practice. In this case, you’ll be asked to undertake a task to demonstrate your research skills. If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills: IELTS Academic or UKVI 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each sub-skill. Pearson Test of English (Academic) 67 overall with a minimum of 62 in each sub-skill. IBT TOEFL 94 overall with 19 in reading, 24 in writing, 20 in listening and 22 in speaking.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Stirling

Stirling offers students a wide range of courses that are highly rated among Scottish and UK universities, along with outstanding graduate prospects.

  • Many courses rated among the top 5 in Scotland
  • Rated 5 stars for teaching, research and employability
  • Ranked in the top 20 for student satisfaction
  • Beautiful 330-acre campus site

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