TESOL (PhD, 3 Years) 36 months PHD Program By University of Nicosia |Top Universities
Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

15,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The general objectives of this PhD program are to provide students with a rigorous and intellectually challenging degree that prepares them to become autonomous researchers among the many aspects of TESOL, varying with individual interests and areas of specialization.

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.

More specifically the program 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
  • Enable students to become autonomous and expert researchers in the field of TESOL with an understanding of the quality of research required for potential peer-reviewed publications

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The general objectives of this PhD program are to provide students with a rigorous and intellectually challenging degree that prepares them to become autonomous researchers among the many aspects of TESOL, varying with individual interests and areas of specialization.

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.

More specifically the program 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
  • Enable students to become autonomous and expert researchers in the field of TESOL with an understanding of the quality of research required for potential peer-reviewed publications

Admission requirements

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Admission Criteria

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 Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline*
  • Accredited Master’s degree in TESOL, or Applied Linguistics, or English Language/ Linguistics
  • Teaching experience: at least one year
  • English language proficiency
  • IELTS 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each of the skills.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) overall score of 176 or above, with 176 in writing and no sub-section below 169 -OR- Grade C if taken before January 2015,
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic): 67 with a minimum of 60 in each of the four skills
  • TOEFL- 580 (paper-based test) or 237 (computer-based test) with a score of not less than 4 in TWE or TOEFL internet-based test score of 92 or more, with not less than 22 Writing, Listening 21, Reading 22 and Speaking 23,
Note: Some English Language test results are only valid for two years and must be valid on the start date of the course.

  • Initial Research Proposal: An initial proposal (2,000-2,500 words, excluding references) outlining the research topic, aim and objectives, research questions and proposed research methodology.
  • Application form: Applicants must submit an application form for admission and enrolment to the program. The application form requests general information about the applicant, their qualifications, relevant experience etc.
  • Statement of Purpose: Applicants are required to submit a comprehensive outline highlighting their academic and individual competencies and state why they believe they are suitable for admission to the Program, as well as their reflections regarding the expectations and value of the Program for their personal advancement and career development.
  • Letters of Recommendation: Applicants must obtain two recommendation letters from individuals who have known the applicant in an educational and/or professional environment. At least one of the recommendation letters must be from an academic institution where the applicant has studied previously.
  • Previous theses/dissertations and any published work of academic relevance (if any).
  • Individual Interviews. The interviews elicit motivation, potential and personal mission.
*Related disciplines include Bachelor’s degrees in Social Sciences, Humanities or Education.

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

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

15,000 EUR
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International Students

15,000 EUR
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The University of Nicosia pursues excellence in education through its six Schools:

(a) Business

(b)Education

(c) Humanities and Social Sciences

(d) Law, (e) Sciences and Engineering

(f) School of Medicine


Through these, the University offers a range of academic programmes of study, leading to Bachelors (4 years), Masters (12 months/2 years) and PhD Degrees - modelled on European and American higher education, and continually reviewed and updated in order to keep pace with changing trends. Several programmes are offered via Distance Learning. All programmes are taught in English, except where indicated otherwise.

The University of Nicosia pursues excellence in education through its six Schools:

(a) Business

(b) Education

(c) Humanities and Social Sciences

(d) Law, (e) Sciences and Engineering

(f) School of Medicine

Through these, the University offers a range of academic programmes of study, leading to Bachelors (4 years), Masters (12 months/2 years) and PhD Degrees - modelled on European and American higher education, and continually reviewed and updated in order to keep pace with changing trends. Several programmes are offered via Distance Learning. All programmes are taught in English, except where indicated otherwise.


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