Overview

Within the TESOL PhD programme 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.

Career Prospects

The TESOL programme 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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Programme Structure

The programme 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

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00 , International

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Application Deadlines for European and Local Students - Please call the Office of Admissions.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

70

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nicosia, Cyprus

Disciplines

Language Studies Linguistics Teaching English as a Foreign Language

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

70

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum general requirement for admission to the post-graduate degree programme is a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university (eg. American, European), or another recognised equivalent qualification).In addition to the above, applicants must also satisfy the following requirements:

Accredited Master’s degree in TESOL, or Applied Linguistics, or English Language/ Linguistics

Teaching experience: at least one year

English language proficiency: Applicants should provide evidence of English language proficiency equivalent to C1-C2.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5160 EUR / year

≈ 5160 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5160 EUR / year

≈ 5160 EUR / year

Living costs

Nicosia

Cyprus

576 - 866 EUR / month

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