Course Overview

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. Youll 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. Well 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 youll 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.

General Eligibility

You should usually have a minimum of a Masters's degree in TESOL, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Languages, or a 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 dont have this formal qualification but have relevant research experience through your professional practice. In this case, youll be asked to undertake a task to demonstrate your research skills.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• IELTS Indicator 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each sub-skill_x000D_ IBT TOEFL 94 overall with 19 in reading, 24 in writing, 20 in listening, and 22 in speaking