PhD in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages PhD
The University of York
Key Course Facts
Course Description
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 / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
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Costs
Tuition Fees PhD in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages PhD
Ireland | £2325 | year 1 |
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EU | £9450 | year 1 |
England UK | £2325 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £2325 | year 1 |
Scotland | £2325 | year 1 |
Wales | £2325 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £2325 | year 1 |
International | £9450 | year 1 |
Ireland | £4806 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £4806 | year 1 |
EU | £22200 | year 1 |
England UK | £4806 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £4806 | year 1 |
Scotland | £4806 | year 1 |
Wales | £4806 | year 1 |
International | £22200 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About The University of York
The University of York, usually abbreviated to Ebor, is a collegiate research university based in the historic and picturesque city of York, England. It has two main campuses, East and West, which are just a few minute’s walking distance apart. It also has another site known as King’s Manor just North-West of the city centre.
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Student composition of The University of York
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of York by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14725
- postgraduates:
- 5975
- Total:
- 20700
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “English as a Second Language”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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PhD in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages PhD | The University of York | - | - | - | £2325 £4806 | £9450 £22200 | - | York | On campus Part-time |