Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in English Language Teaching in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex
University of Essex
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Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,230
(c. USD21,735.38)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our four-year combined PhD in English Language Teaching begins with the MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages curriculum in the first year, transitioning to PhD-level research in the second year. Choosing this integrated pathway gives you structured mentorship and research training to cultivate the analytical skills essential for doctoral work.
The Department of Language and Linguistics offers dedicated workspaces, lab access, and comprehensive digital resources including specialized databases and linguistic corpora to support your research.
Essex University boasts extensive linguistics collections, with digital access to numerous academic journals and research tools. Our computing facilities provide specialized software crucial for linguistic research projects.
Career outcomes for our graduates reflect the diverse specializations within our department. Many PhD alumni pursue academic careers in teaching or research across various disciplines, potentially working in departments focusing on linguistics, education, cognitive science, or related social sciences.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
You will need a good Masters degree or equivalent, in a related subject. A well-developed research proposal is also essential. IELTS 7.0 (6.0 in writing, with a minimum of 5.5 remaining components), TOEFL IBT 100 overall with minimum component scores: listening 17, reading 18, writing 24, and speaking 20.
Tuition
GBP
16,230