PhD in TESOL
University of York
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University of York - Heslington Campus

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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 teachersteacher educatorsprofessional development administratorscurriculum developersmaterials writersresearchersacademicsThe course emphasises state-of-the-art second and foreign language research. It focuses on ...Read more

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 teachersteacher educatorsprofessional development administratorscurriculum developersmaterials writersresearchersacademicsThe 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.

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Applicants are expected to have a good honours degree or a master's degree (MA, MSc or MEd) in a relevant discipline (eg TESOL, Applied Linguistics, ELT, or Education) although candidates with other evidence of ability to succeed at PhD level will also be considered.

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£24,500 per year

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University of York
Heslington York YO10 5DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  1.1 miles away

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