Overview

Active research (including all experimental work, laboratory work, field work, and data collection) will typically take 3 to 3.5 years full time / 6 to 6.5 years part time or distance learning. On completion of active research students may request approval to register for a writing-up period of up to 12 months.The period of active research and writing-up together must not exceed the maximum registration period.

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University of Leicester 's Education thesis should not normally exceed 80,000 words and must make an original contribution to knowledge and contain work of publishable quality. The thesis must then be defended in a viva voce (oral) examination before a degree can be awarded.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Promoting second language learner autonomy in and beyond the classroom in TESOL contexts
Teacher learning in novice/early-years TESOL professionals
Investigations of experienced TESOL teachers' pedagogical knowledge
Investigations of formative assessment practices in TESOL contexts
Investigations of teacher learning through Lesson Study in TESOL contexts
Teacher-led programme evaluation in TESOL context

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7

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On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution.
You will normally be expected to hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject (at Merit or above) or be able to demonstrate equivalent research experience and academic writing skills.

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Tuition Fees

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18000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

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Additional Details

International: : £18,000 - £20,200 per year

Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom

751 - 1426 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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