Overview

PhD description

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.

The 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

Potential topics/projects

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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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-05-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-09-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-01-09 00:00:00

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If you are an international applicant and require a visa to study in the UK, submit your application at least four months before the proposed start date.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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100

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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 Fee

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International

16200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16200 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

4596 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4596 GBP per year during 48 months.

INT: £16,200 - £18,200 per year

Distance learning:

UK/EU: £21,850 Total course fee

International: £26,000 Total course fee

Living costs for Leicester

751 - 1426 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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PhD description

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Key information

Duration

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Leicester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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