5 PhD programmes in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in England, United Kingdom

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.