8 PhD programmes in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United Kingdom

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Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching

This integrated PhD course in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching at University of Southampton is ideal for all those looking to either establish and design English language teaching programmes, teach English as a second language, or continue an academic career in language and linguistics education.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
5 years$26,543/yr
University of Kent4,1(65)
Canterbury, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

English

This English degree delivered by the University of Kent has a strong international reputation and global perspective, apparent both in the background of its staff and in the diversity of our teaching and research interests.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$26,111/yr
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David4,0(27)
Lampeter, United Kingdom

English Language Education and English Literature

The Professional Doctorate in English Language Education and English Literature at The University of Wales Trinity Saint David offers English language professionals an opportunity to gain a research qualification at doctoral level linked to their area of work or professional expertise.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$22,728/yr
University of St Andrews4,4(21)
Online Top 2% in Worldwide

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

The Doctor of Professional Practice (DProf) in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at the University of St Andrews is designed for educational practitioners who wish to conduct practice-focused research within their professional context.

Ph. D. Part-time Online
6 years$8,144/yr
University of Essex4,2(94)
Colchester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

English Language Teaching

Many of our former PhD students in English Language Teaching at University of Essex work in higher education institutions around the world, as teachers and/or as academic researchers, but also in teacher education, in the area of educational advice and management, programme evaluation, and syllabus design.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,903/yr
University of York4,3(138)
York, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language

The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language PhD programme from University of York emphasises state-of-the-art second and foreign language research, and is designed to enhance specialised knowledge through academic study and research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$34,295/yr
University of Stirling4,2(72)
Stirling, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

TESOL Research

The PhD in TESOL Research (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) at the University of Stirling is a unique course helping you to develop your research skills to a professional level and supporting your learning through taught modules.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$24,487/yr
University of Nottingham4,3(125)
Online Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching (Online)

The Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching (Online) programme from University of Nottingham offers a fascinating opportunity to study the interaction between language and the real world.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 Online
4 years$34,837/yr

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