MPhil in Education (Research in Second Language Education)

University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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10 monthsProgram duration

50,027 GBPTuition Fee/year

22 Feb, 2024Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This pathway in Research in Second Language Education course adopts a broad definition of the term "second language education". It considers issues relating to the teaching and learning of languages in schools and communities as well as issues relating to the teaching of English as a second, foreign, or additional language across the world. A special feature of the course is its broad-based training which enables students to combine linguistic and social analysis in their research.
The course aims to combine in-depth critical understanding of the main currents of conceptual thinking in second language education with practical training in conducting L2 empirical research.
The main aims of the course are as follows:

to examine the theoretical frameworks used in the study of education and its constituent disciplines;
provide training in research methods appropriate to education;
advance students’ capacity for professional reflection and judgment;
cater to a range of specialists interested within the field of education or one of its constituent disciplines.

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

to examine the theoretical frameworks used in the study of education and its constituent disciplines;
provide training in research methods appropriate to education;
advance students’ capacity for professional reflection and judgment;
cater to a range of specialists interested within the field of education or one of its constituent disciplines.

Admission requirements

IELTS

7.5+

TOEFL

110+

Bachelor GPA

3.6+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

193+

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High II.i Honours Degree.

This route is intended for applicants with a background in foreign language education. Applicants will typically have a good honours degree in a foreign language or applied linguistics. Some prior professional involvement in an aspect of the field of L2 education is preferred (for instance, in teaching, assessment or teacher training).

Application Deadline

22 Feb 2024

Program Duration

10 Months

Starting Month(s)

Oct

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

29,075 GBP

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

50,027 GBP

Other Expenses

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MPhil in Education (Research in Second Language Education)

University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

# 5QS Subject Rankings

10 monthsProgram duration

50,027 GBPTuition Fee/year

22 Feb, 2024Application Deadline

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Study Mode

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