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PhD in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at University of York - UCAS

University of York

Degree level: Postgraduate

PhD in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Research)

Course summary

The PhD in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) emphasises state-of-the-art second and foreign language research, and is designed to enhance specialised knowledge through academic study and research. The programme is suitable for: English as second or foreign language teachers teacher educators professional development administrators curriculum developers materials writers researchers academics The course emphasises state-of-the-art second and foreign language research. It focuses on practice and aims to help students to achieve a critical understanding of teaching theories and to obtain solid grounding in research methodology appropriate for conducting research projects in their professional contexts. We are interested in hearing from students doing projects in the following broad research areas: English for academic and professional purposes Reading, writing, speaking in English as a second or foreign language English language teacher cognition and identity English language teacher education English language curriculum development and evaluation English language testing and assessment Oral and written feedback Classroom discourse studies Cross-cultural pragmatics Second language acquisition Our PhD research students in recent years have come both from the United Kingdom and from many overseas countries. Many of our overseas students have chosen to conduct studies which involve collecting fieldwork data in their home country. Proposals to conduct a study which involves collecting fieldwork data overseas are welcomed.


How to apply

International applicants

The PhD in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) emphasises state-of-the-art second and foreign language research, and is designed to enhance specialised knowledge through academic study and research. The programme is suitable for: English as second or foreign language teachers teacher educators professional development administrators curriculum developers materials writers researchers academics The course emphasises state-of-the-art second and foreign language research. It focuses on practice and aims to help students to achieve a critical understanding of teaching theories and to obtain solid grounding in research methodology appropriate for conducting research projects in their professional contexts. We are interested in hearing from students doing projects in the following broad research areas: English for academic and professional purposes Reading, writing, speaking in English as a second or foreign language English language teacher cognition and identity English language teacher education English language curriculum development and evaluation English language testing and assessment Oral and written feedback Classroom discourse studies Cross-cultural pragmatics Second language acquisition Our PhD research students in recent years have come both from the United Kingdom and from many overseas countries. Many of our overseas students have chosen to conduct studies which involve collecting fieldwork data in their home country. Proposals to conduct a study which involves collecting fieldwork data overseas are welcomed.

Entry requirements

https://www.york.ac.uk/education/postgraduate/phd/phd-tesol/


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £4806 Year 1
Channel Islands £4806 Year 1
EU £22200 Year 1
England £4806 Year 1
Northern Ireland £4806 Year 1
Scotland £4806 Year 1
Wales £4806 Year 1
International £22200 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/fees/
PhD in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at University of York - UCAS