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Course Overview

This Ph.D. 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 Ph.D. is a significant qualification that 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 Ph.D. experience.

We'll support you throughout your time on the Ph.D. 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 Ph.D. 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 Ph.D. 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.
  • Have the skills needed to research any area within TESOL
  • Is able to make a contribution to scholarly knowledge and professional practice.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

You should usually have a minimum of a Master's 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 inquiries 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.

Irrespective of your academic background, you’re expected to have excellent language and numeracy skills and a willingness to engage with the research field in TESOL.

English Language Requirements :

If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:

  • IELTS Indicator 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each sub-skill
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each sub-skill.
  • Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) 185 overall with a minimum of 180 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
  • IBT TOEFL Special Home Edition Test 94 overall with 19 in reading, 24 in writing, 20 in listening, and 22 in speaking
  • TOEFL ITP Plus for China minimum 627 overall, 64 in listening, 64 in structure and written expression, 63 in reading and C1 in speaking 
  • Trinity ISE III Pass overall and in all sub-skills, ISE IV Pass overall and in all sub-skills
  • Aptis (4 skills) CEFR C1 overall and B2 in all sub-skills
  • Duolingo 115 overall with a minimum of 105 in each sub-skill.
  • LanguageCert International ESOL C1 Expert - Pass with a minimum 33 in each sub-skill.

Fees

Full Course Fee

UK students: £16940    

Overseas students: £47795

Full-Time Students Annual Fee (charged years 1-3)    

UK students: £5647 

Overseas students: £15932


This information was accurate on : 12/01/2021
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