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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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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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 84 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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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.
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English requirements
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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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International
16200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16200 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4596 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased 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
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Funding
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