Overview
Within the TESOL PhD program from University of Nicosia , doctoral students are expected to design and conduct an independent research project and produce a Thesis (80,000 words). Through their research project, students are expected to evidence an original contribution to knowledge, develop or apply innovative research and advance scholarly knowledge and professional practice in the field of TESOL.
More specifically the program aims to:
- Develop students’ in-depth understanding and critical analysis of current literature and research methodology in the field of TESOL;
- Provide students with a critical awareness of current problems and debates within the field, and enhance their skills in critical evaluation of theoretical and empirical literature relevant to TESOL and their area of specialization;
- Provide students with the research skills and competencies to be able to undertake an original and significant research project that merits publication in the field of TESOL;
- Develop students’ skills in communicating TESOL-related research knowledge to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
- Enable students to make a significant and original contribution to the field of TESOL through the advancement of scholarly knowledge and professional practice
- Enable students to become autonomous and expert researchers in the field of TESOL with an understanding of the quality of research required for potential peer-reviewed publications
Career Prospects
The TESOL program from University of Nicosia provides excellent career opportunities for those who wish to become professionals in education and English language teaching, working for educational establishments such as the Ministry of Education, public and private universities or public and private schools as academics/ researchers or administrators. In addition, the programme offers countless opportunities for work in research centres, academia, educational consulting centres, publishing houses and other organizations specializing in EFL/ELT materials and/or EFL course and test design. Overall, the PhD will provide graduates with strong opportunities when it comes to their career advancement and allow them to pursue a wider range of careers which require more specialized knowledge in a given area.
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Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:- Demonstrate a systematic understanding of basic principles of research design, including an understanding of how to conceptualize TESOL/applied linguistics research, formulate researchable problems, and construct and test hypotheses.
- Demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how research and inquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in their field.
- Make a contribution through original research that extends the frontier of knowledge in TESOL by developing a substantial body of work, some of which merits national or international refereed publication.
- Manage successfully all the stages of a substantial research project, including managing data, and conducting and disseminating research in a way that is consistent with both professional practice and the normal principles of research ethics.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Application Deadlines for European and Local Students - Please call the Office of Admissions.
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Language Studies Linguistics Teaching English as a Foreign LanguageExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Accredited Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
- Accredited Master’s degree in TESOL, or Applied Linguistics, or English Language/ Linguistics
- Teaching experience: at least one year
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each of the skills.
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) overall score of 176 or above, with 176 in writing and no sub-section below 169 -OR- Grade C if taken before January 2015,
- Pearson Test of English (Academic): 67 with a minimum of 60 in each of the four skills
- TOEFL- 580 (paper-based test) or 237 (computer-based test) with a score of not less than 4 in TWE or TOEFL internet-based test score of 92 or more, with not less than 22 Writing, Listening 21, Reading 22 and Speaking 23,
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5000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15000 EUR for the full programme during 36 months. -
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5000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15000 EUR for the full programme during 36 months.
Living costs for Nicosia
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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