PhD in TESOL Research
Stirling, United Kingdom
PhD
DURATION
36 up to
96 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
About: The PhD in TESOL Research focuses on developing advanced research skills related to teaching English to speakers of other languages. Students engage in rigorous research that addresses critical issues in TESOL. The program supports students in contributing original ideas to the field and prepares them for academic and professional roles.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as university lecturers, language program directors, curriculum developers, or researchers in various educational institutions and organizations dedicated to language education.
Overview
In addition to TESOL teachers, there is a need for research-focused experts. Our PhD TESOL Research prepares you to meet that challenge and stand out from the crowd. You'll be equipped to shape the future of English language learning.
You’ll learn:
- how to design a research project and choose between different research strategies;
- how to evaluate statistics and data and use them as effective evidence;
- the role of theory in TESOL research projects and how to critically review published articles;
- how to understand the wider educational field and contribute to knowledge and professional practice.