Applied Linguistics with English Language Teaching PhD

Program Overview

This PhD program in English explores English language teaching through linguistics, education, and psychology. Students complete a written thesis and pass an oral exam (viva voce). Part-time students participate in research training and seminars. Graduates pursue careers in English language teaching, research, and various industries, with a high employment and earnings rate.

Program Outline

Assessment:

• Written thesis of up to 100,000 words
• Verbal examination called a viva voce

Teaching:

• Supervision meetings spread throughout the year
• Attendance at Arts Faculty Researcher Skills training programme
• Part-time students expected to attend at least two face-to-face meetings in the School of English each year
• Part-time students required to take part in all required research training, attend postgraduate seminars where possible, and one postgraduate researcher (PGR) symposium over the period of their registration

Careers:

• English language and higher education teaching
• Research (including in academia/higher education and related industries)
• Marketing/PR/journalism
• Charity sector

Other:

• Research into English language teaching demands active engagement with multiple areas of scholarship, including linguistics, education and psychology.
• 100% of postgraduates from the School of English secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.
• The average annual salary for these graduates was £37,402.

Tuition Fees:

• Home / UK: £5,100
• International: £21,500