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8 PhD programmes in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.