Overview

A professional doctorate is equivalent to a more traditional PhD by Research in terms of the original contribution to knowledge a candidate is expected to make in a given field, but it involves a taught part in addition to the advanced research each student undertakes.

Students on this programme at The University of Wales Trinity Saint David complete six modules covering the areas English language education, literature and linguistics, before embarking on a research project related to their professional interests and experience.

Career opportunities

Graduates of this English Language Education and English Literature programme have a wide range of career opportunities, including

Teaching in Higher Education
Teaching English as a second language
English for Academic Purposes
Media and communications, journalism
Publishing

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Building Small Worlds: The Short Story in English
Current Theories of Second Language Acquisition
English Language Teacher Education
Key Issues in Linguistics
Language Variation and Change
Literary Research Methods and Approaches
Theoretical Approaches to Texts
The Child in Time: Representation of the Child in Modern Literature
Visions of Society: Spectres of Modernity in Romantic and Victorian Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-26 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lampeter, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Literature Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 8 other PhDs in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The normal minimum entry requirement for applicants for the degree of Professional Doctorate is an upper second class honours degree or a Master’s degree relevant to the proposed programme awarded by a UK or other recognised University or higher education institution, or by the Council for National Academic Awards (CNAA).
At least three years of recent and relevant work experience are desirable. Every application will be assessed on its own merits.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16800 GBP / year

≈ 16800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7800 GBP / year

≈ 7800 GBP / year

Living costs

Lampeter

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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Scholarships Information

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