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Online Ph.D. in Literacy: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Specialization

Request more information, meet the literacy needs of english learners through evidence-based practice..

Explore differentiated literacy instruction and develop theoretical and applied expertise to help you support English learners domestically and abroad.

Use the most up-to-date research to enhance teaching, curriculum design, and professional development in nearly any educational setting. Through online coursework, graduate ready to help English learners of all ages and backgrounds address the challenges they face.

Career Outlook: Teach English in the US or around the World

Qualified TESOL instructors are in high demand in the United States, especially in areas with significant immigrant and refugee communities like California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Texas, and other urban areas. 1 Even outside of the US experienced, trained teachers are greatly needed. Those with a TESOL degree are usually sought out for positions that go beyond teaching, such as teacher training, curriculum and materials development, and program administration. 2

Career Spotlight: Director of Literacy and ESL Services

As a director of literacy and ESL services, you supervise, mentor, and instruct faculty; create and review course materials; test and place students in TESOL programs; and mediate interactions between faculty and staff to mitigate concerns and take suggestions. You might also teach TESOL courses and take charge of administrative duties.

In this position, you can make up to $132,722 3 annually, depending on your experience and location.

Potential career titles:

• Supervisor for curriculum and instruction: TESOL
• Research specialist
• Higher education instructor

Curriculum: TESOL Skills to Help Students Thrive

Our courses are designated to meet the highest professional standards in TESOL set by the International TESOL Association. Learn to conduct in-depth examinations of linguistic differences and cultural characteristics of English learners in order to assess their academic needs and provide authentic, collaborative learning opportunities.

Engage with full-time, tenured St. John’s faculty members and benefit from their years of experience as national and international educators and their cutting-edge TESOL research. As you learn, connect with a dynamic and collaborative online learning environment.

In addition to 18 credit hours of core literacy courses and 15 credit hours of research required for the Ph.D. in Literacy, the TESOL specialization includes the following three courses:

• EDU 9001: Foundations of Bilingual and Second Language Education
• EDU 9003: Literacy Development for First and Second Language Learners
• EDU 9010: Linguistics for Teachers of English Language (ELL) and Exceptional Learners

Specialization Outcomes

• Examine principles, policies, educational models, research assessment, and technology in TESOL education.
• Learn the history of American education with an emphasis on linguistically diverse learner programs.
• Understand the theory and practice necessary to teach literacy and language arts to monolingual and linguistically, culturally diverse learners.
• Examine the cross-cultural framework for the study of birth through adolescent development, focusing on the effects of cultural heritage characteristics and socioeconomic levels.

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Ph.d. in literacy: literacy.

Support literacy as the backbone of education from kindergarten to high school graduation, gain first-hand experience with expert faculty, and build a foundation for student success.

Help drive success among English learners with a specialization in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages as part of your online Ph.D. in Literacy through St. John’s University. Contact us at 844-393-1677 or request more information today!

• “Teaching Opportunities in the United States.” (n.d.). TESOL International Association. Retrieved on October 6, 2022, from https://www.tesol.org/enhance-your-career/career-development/beginning-your-career/teaching-opportunities-in-the-united-states .
• “Teaching Opportunities Outside the United States.” (n.d.). TESOL International Association. Retrieved on October 6, 2022, from https://www.tesol.org/enhance-your-career/career-development/beginning-your-career/teaching-opportunities-outside-the-united-states .
• “How much does a Director of Literacy make?” (December 13, 2021). Glassdoor, Inc. Retrieved on October 6, 2022, from https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/director-of-literacy-salary-SRCH_KO0,20.htm .

PhD in Language and Literacy Education (TESOL and World Language Education)

Become an expert literacy educator-scholar in your field with our flexible, challenging Ph.D. program in Language and Literacy Education.

This emphasis aligns with the Georgia Performance Standards requirements for certification upgrade.

The TESOL and World Language Education community includes faculty and students with interests in several areas, including:

• Second-language acquisition
• Language assessment
• Teaching English to speakers of other languages (ESOL)
• Bilingual and world language education
• Heritage language education
• Less commonly taught languages
• Bi/multiliteracies
• Spanish children’s literature
• Multilingual poetry and memoir
• School-university partnerships
• Multicultural education
• Computer assisted language learning
• Language policy
• Bilingual cognition

We focus on a range of language education research methodologies including qualitative and quantitative analysis, arts-based inquiry, corpus analysis, discourse analysis, systemic functional linguistics, narrative inquiry, and ethnography. We bring these areas together in order to better address the needs of all learners in increasingly global and local (“glocal”) communities.

• Become eligible for high levels of teaching certification from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission
• Work with nationally and internationally celebrated faculty
• Our graduates are placed in top-tier universities across the country

Become proficient in TESOL and world Language Education through formal internships (in both research and university teaching), special courses, and independent research projects.

You will gain a broad core of proficiencies through the language and literacy education program’s courses as well as courses in other departments and programs. Students who wish to qualify for the Georgia Professional Standards Commission T6 or T7 promotions must consult planning sheets for their emphasis area.

To receive your doctoral degree, you will take a minimum of 46 semester hours of academic credit. This includes a minimum of 30 semester hours for admission to candidacy, and a minimum of 16 hours of 8000- and 9000-level courses. Requirements include:

• An introductory seminar (LLED 8000)
• Four research methodology courses
• Diversity studies
• A research apprenticeship

In consultation with a major professor, you will form a doctoral committee made of faculty who reflect your research goals. This team charts a path through the coursework, the comprehensive examination, the prospectus, and eventual dissertation.

The research apprenticeship pairs doctoral students with our nationally and internationally recognized faculty on a range of research activities. Past students have worked on writing grants, research design and implementation, collaborative writing and presenting, and community service work.

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Our Faculty

A hallmark of our program is the close mentoring relationships doctoral candidates develop with our award-winning faculty. You will have numerous opportunities to apprentice on research projects, author articles and book chapters, present at national and international conferences, and teach university courses.

Our faculty have formed partnerships with local public school districts and community organizations. They also are affiliated with Linguistics, Germanic and Slavic Studies, Romance Languages, the Qualitative Research Program, the Center for Latino Achievement and Success in Education, the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Institute, and other units on campus.

Additional information and disclosures regarding state licensure for professional practice in this field can be found at the UGA Licensure Disclosure Portal .

Financial Assistance

Research assistantships and fellowships.

A limited number of highly competitive research assistantships and fellowships are available for those who are seeking to begin their degree program in Fall (August). These assistantships offer four years of funding (tuition, the majority of fees, and a monthly stipend) and focus on research. There may also be opportunities to teach undergraduate courses, depending on the requirements of the research assistantship or fellowship. Those interested in this type of funding should apply to our degree program by January 1st. Prior to or upon notification of admission from the Graduate School, contact the TESOL and World Language Education (TWLE) program coordinator to express your interest in applying for these awards. Assistantship notifications are typically sent between March and May.

Teaching Assistantships

We offer a limited number of teaching assistantships every year for those who are seeking to begin their degree program in Fall (August). These assistantships provide one year of funding (tuition, the majority of fees, and a monthly stipend) with the possibility of renewal for up to three additional years. Teaching Assistants typically serve as an Instructor of Record (IOR) for undergraduate courses offered by the department and/or provide instructional assistance to faculty teaching graduate level courses. Those interested in this type of funding should apply to our degree program by January 1st. Prior to or upon notification of admission from the Graduate School, complete the Teaching Assistantship Application . Assistantship notifications are typically sent between March and May.

Additional Funding Opportunities

Please visit the following websites for more information about graduate student scholarships, in-state tuition waivers, and other funding opportunities.

• UGA Graduate School: Funding Your Graduate Education
• Mary Frances Early College of Education Financial Assistance
• Regent’s Research Out-of-State Tuition Waivers Domestic Students
• Office of Global Engagement Out-of-State Tuition Waivers International Students
• UGA Career Center Listing of Part-time Campus Jobs
• Office of Student Financial Aid

How to Apply

Applicant requirements.

To be considered for our doctoral program, we

• recommend that applicants’ undergraduate GPA be at least a 3.0 and that applicants have at least two years of teaching;
• require all applicants to have a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in an area of language and/or literacy education, or a related field; and
• score at least a score of 100 on the TOEFL test, with a minimum score of 26 in speaking and 25 in writing;
• score at least a score of 7.5 on the IELTS test, with a minimum score of 8 in speaking and 7.0 in writing; and
• demonstrate proficiency with two languages as evidenced by a bachelor’s degree in English linguistics and literature OR a master’s degree where English was the medium of instruction

While completing your Graduate School application, include the required documents listed below. For anyone applying for Fall 2024 matriculation, GRE scores are no longer required .

• Statement of Purpose that includes the emphasis area of your doctoral studies ( English Education, Literacies and Children’s Literature, or TESOL or World Language Education )
• Current resume or CV
• TOEFL or IELTS scores ( required for international applicants )
• Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Writing sample of no more than 20 pages

Fall semester is the only admissions term in which funding is awarded each year. Funding consideration will be given to students who apply for Fall matriculation by January 1 .

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The PhD in TESOL is available to be studied in 3 modes: part-time, full-time, and  distance learning

In order to apply for a PhD place, we ask that you first submit an application form.  We cannot accept a CV or any other documentation in place of a formal application.  When you apply for a PhD place, you must submit a research proposal about 1,500 words in length. More information about the PhD application and admissions process can be found on the How to apply and FAQ  pages . Apply now

The PhD in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) emphasises state-of-the-art second and foreign language research, and is designed to enhance specialised knowledge through academic study and research.

The programme is suitable for:

• English as second or foreign language teachers
• teacher educators
• professional development administrators
• curriculum developers
• materials writers
• researchers

The course emphasises state-of-the-art second and foreign language research. It focuses on practice and aims to help students to achieve a critical understanding of teaching theories and to obtain solid grounding in research methodology appropriate for conducting research projects in their professional contexts.

Our PhD research students in recent years have come both from the United Kingdom and from many overseas countries. Many of our overseas students have chosen to conduct studies which involve collecting fieldwork data in their home country. Proposals to conduct a study which involves collecting fieldwork data overseas are welcomed.

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to have a good honours degree or a master's degree (MA, MSc or MEd) in a relevant discipline (eg TESOL, Applied Linguistics, ELT, or Education) although candidates with other evidence of ability to succeed at PhD level will also be considered.

If English is not your first language, we do expect you to be able to demonstrate a high level of proficiency.  The minimum requirement for PhD in TESOL is IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.  For further information please see  English language requirements .

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Education (PhD) – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

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This program is temporarily no longer accepting applications Fall 2024- Fall 2026.

Combining the interdisciplinary expertise of faculty in two Colleges, the PhD Track in TESOL offers students in-depth experiences in the research, theory, and practice of TESOL, as well as flexibility in selecting a complementary cognate that meets their professional goals.

The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) track in the Education PhD program requires at least 63 credit hours of study beyond the master's degree. The curriculum includes 24 credit hours of core courses, 15 credit hours of TESOL specialization courses, 9 credit hours of cognate courses, and 15 credit hours of dissertation. All students must also complete the candidacy examination.

Total Credit Hours Required: 63 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Master's Degree

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Track Prerequisites

A master's degree in a closely related field.

Prerequisites

• TSL 6250 - Applied Linguistics in ESOL 3 Credit Hours
• TSL 6440 - Assessment Issues in TESOL 3 Credit Hours
• TSL 6642 - Issues in Second Language Acquisition 3 Credit Hours
• EDF 6401 - Statistics for Educational Data 3 Credit Hours
• TSL 5345 - Methods of ESOL Teaching 3 Credit Hours or TSL 5085 - Teaching Language Minority Students in K-12 Classrooms 3 Credit Hours

Degree Requirements

Required courses.

• IDS7500 - Seminar in Educational Research (1 - 99)
• IDS7501 - Issues and Research in Education (3)
• EDF7475 - Qualitative Research in Education (3)
• EDF7403 - Quantitative Foundations of Educational Research (3)
• EDF7463 - Analysis of Survey, Record, and Other Qualitative Data (3)
• IDS7502 - Case Studies in Research Design (3)
• EDF7406 - Multivariate Statistics in Education (3)
• IDS 7502 - Case Studies in Research Design may be substituted for one of the approved research electives from group A listed in the Program Details section below. EDF 7406 - Multivariate Statistics in Education may be substituted for one of the approved research electives from group B listed in the Program Details section below.

Specialization

• TSL6643 - Diachronic Analysis of Second Language Acquisition Processes (3)
• TSL6379 - Second Language Literacy (3)
• TSL6600 - Second Language Vocabulary Acquisition (3)
• TSL6252 - Sociolinguistics for ESOL (3)
• TSL7006 - Second Language Teacher Preparation (3)
• Earn at least 9 credits from the following types of courses: A minimum of 9 credit hours of cognate courses must be approved by the adviser and graduate program director. Possible cognates include Communication Sciences and Disorders, Community College Teaching, Exceptional Education, Global and Comparative Education, Multicultural Education, Instructional Technology, Program Administration, Reading, and other related areas.

Dissertation

• Earn at least 15 credits from the following types of courses: TSL 7980 - Dissertation Research Doctoral students must present a prospectus for the dissertation to the doctoral adviser, prepare a proposal and present it to the dissertation committee, and defend the final research submission with the dissertation committee.

Examinations

• A qualifying examination will be required during the first year of study as an intake, diagnostic tool to determine student proficiency in TESOL. A written candidacy examination will be required to be admitted to candidacy and will normally occur at the completion of course work.
• The following are required to be admitted to candidacy and enroll in dissertation hours: - Completion of all course work, except for dissertation hours. - Successful completion of the candidacy examination. - Successful defense of the written dissertation proposal. - The dissertation advisory committee is formed, consisting of approved graduate faculty and graduate faculty scholars. - Submission of an approved program of study.

Additional Program Requirement

• Students must have completed a minimum of two college-level courses in a foreign language or basic proficiency in a foreign language as measured by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) oral proficiency interview (OPI) or other assessment approved by the program faculty before completion of 36 hours of study. Non-native speakers of English may use their native language to meet this requirement. This requirement may be satisfied prior to admission but must be satisfied prior to candidacy.

Grand Total Credits: 63

Application requirements, financial information.

Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.

Fellowship Information

Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.

Group A (Course below may be taken in place of IDS 7502 - Case Studies in Research Design in fulfilling CORE requirement above)

• EDF 7406 - Multivariate Statistics in Education 3 Credit Hours
• EDF 7405 - Quantitative Methods II 3 Credit Hours
• EDF 7410 - Application of Nonparametric and Categorical Data Analysis in Education 3 Credit Hours
• EDF 7415 - Latent Variable Modeling In Education 3 Credit Hours
• EDF 7473 - Ethnography in Educational Settings 3 Credit Hours
• EDF 7474 - Multilevel Data Analysis In Education 3 Credit Hours
• EDF 7488 - Monte Carlo Simulation Research in Education 3 Credit Hours
• SPA 7495 - Doctoral Seminar II: Spoken and Written Language Disorders 3 Credit Hours (Communication Sciences Track students only)
• IDS 7938 - Research Cluster Seminar 3 Credit Hours

Group B (Course below may be taken in place of EDF 7406 - Multivariate Statistics in Education in fulfilling CORE requirement above)

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The dissertation satisfies the independent learning experience.

Applied Linguistics & TESOL

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Whether you’ve been in the field for a while or are just beginning, this program will expand your knowledge and your career opportunities. Our Master’s programs include Applied Linguistics, TESOL General, or TESOL with PK-12 certification tracks, while our doctoral program features three tracks in Applied Linguistics.

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You’ll benefit from a variety of theoretical and practical experiences, including teaching or conducting research in our on-site language school.

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You’ll gain the theoretical understanding you need to conduct research and practical experience you need to teach, continue your professional development, or prepare for further studies, all in a program designed around your interests. 

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Welcome to the Applied Linguistics & TESOL program

The Applied Linguistics and TESOL program at Columbia University’s Teachers College uniquely emphasizes education through cultivating a sound understanding of the socio-political contexts surrounding, and the processes related to, language, language use, non-primary language development, pedagogy, and assessment. Students through their course work engage in knowledge discovery, critical thinking, and problem-solving from multiple, diverse perspectives - cognitive, psychological, linguistic, sociolinguistic, and technological. The program serves a wide range of education needs, from PreK-12 to second language, foreign language, and heritage language.  

Choose Your Degree

• I'm interested in Initial Certification in TESOL (Grades PK-12)
• I'm interested in teaching English as a second or foreign language to adults
• I'm interested in studying linguistics in an applied setting at the master's-level
• I'm interested in doctoral study
• M.A. in TESOL, PK-12 Initial Certification
• M.A. in TESOL, PK-12 Transitional B (Peace Corps) Certification

M.A. in TESOL / Teaching of English, PK-12 Initial Certification and Teaching of English 7-12 Initial Certification

• M.A. in TESOL, General Track - 36 points
• M.A. in TESOL, Hybrid (online and in-person) - 36 points
• M.A. in Applied Linguistics - 36 points
• M.A. in Applied Linguistics Hybrid (online and in-person) - 36 points
• Ed.M. in Applied Linguistics - 60 points
• Ed.D. in Applied Linguistics (90 points)
• Ed.D. in TESOL (90 points)

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Whether you are a prospective or current student, you will find resources below that will help you choose your path.

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• TESOL: Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (Peace Corps) NY State Transitional B: English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Pre-K-12
• TESOL: Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages/Teaching of English Dual Certification NY State Initial: English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Pre-K-12; NY State Initial: Teaching of English (7-12)
• Applied Linguistics (Hybrid) [Program is not accepting applications for the 2024 cycle.]
• TESOL: Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (Hybrid) [Program is not accepting applications for the 2024 cycle.]
• TESOL: Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (Teaching Residents) NY State Initial: English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) K -12 [Program is not accepting applications for the 2024 cycle.]
• TESOL: Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages/Teaching of English (Teaching Residents) Dual Certification NY State Initial: English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Pre-K-12; NY State Initial: Teaching of English (7-12) [Program is not accepting applications for the 2024 cycle.]

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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

The programs in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) are designed to prepare practicing and prospective teachers, researchers, and leaders with a firm foundation in applied linguistics and language and literacy development to meet the needs of students from diverse backgrounds. Including a substantial field-based component, our TESOL programs are premised on the integration of theory and practice and a reflective model of teaching that incorporates collaboration with colleagues, students, and communities.

Advanced Certificate Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Post-Baccalaureate Study

Learn to teach English around the world by building a strong foundation in second language theory and practice, language pedagogy, and completing internships in various sites throughout the city.

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Master of Arts Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Grades K–12, Initial Certification

Engage in rigorous course work and hands-on learning in K–12 education sites as you prepare to teach English to diverse speakers in local and international contexts.

Master of Arts Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Non-Certification

Learn to teach English in local and international contexts through rigorous course work, hands-on learning in adult education sites, and study abroad options.

Master of Arts Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in Shanghai and NYC

This two-year program, taught at NYU Shanghai and in New York City, prepares you to become an expert English teacher for children and adolescents in China.

Master of Arts World Language Education / Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Dual Certification

Broaden your career options by becoming eligible for both New York initial teaching certification in a world language and TESOL.

Doctor of Philosophy Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Engage in course work and research focused on language education pedagogy, language assessment, sociolinguistics, intercultural communication, and bilingual and multilingual teaching and learning in local and global contexts.

Minor Teacher Education

Explore a career as a classroom teacher or in fields such as psychology, advocacy, or social work through the study of education and human development in this undergraduate minor.

Miriam Eisenstein Ebsworth

Associate professor of english education.

Erica Saldívar García

Clinical assistant professor and program director of tesol, bilingual, and world language education.

Robin E. Harvey

Clinical associate professor of tesol, bilingual and world language education.

Co-Director of MA TESOL (Shanghai), Clinical Professor of TESOL

Lorena Llosa

Vice dean of academic affairs, professor of education.

Shondel Nero

Professor of language education.

Kentei Takaya

Associate Professor of Language Education

Heather Woodley

Clinical associate professor of tesol, bilingual education, and world language education, related programs.

Bilingual Education

Prepare to work with students from diverse linguistic and educational backgrounds through a career as a K–12 bilingual education teacher or researcher.

World Language Education

Prepare for a career as a teacher of Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish to learners in diverse national and international settings.

PhD TESOL Research

The PhD in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Research is a unique course helping you to develop your research skills to a professional level and supporting your learning through taught modules.

• Start date September 2024
• Application deadline $value
• Duration PhD full-time: 36 to 48 months, PhD part-time: 60 to 96 months
• Mode of study full time, part time
• Delivery on campus

This PhD course is entirely dedicated to TESOL Research. This doctorate will be of interest to those who have a background in languages, linguistics, applied linguistics, or a related field, as well as to language teaching practitioners who have a keen interest in research. This course will develop your research skills and set you on the path to becoming an autonomous researcher. The PhD is a significant qualification which will mark you out as an expert researcher in the field of teaching English to speakers of other languages. You’ll achieve new skills in understanding complex matters, sharpen your problem-solving abilities, increase your confidence as a researcher and expand your knowledge of the field while also enjoying the PhD experience. We’ll support you throughout your time on the PhD TESOL Research. Before embarking on your thesis investigation, the course will foster your research skills development through seven taught modules on TESOL which focus on research methods and educational theories. Our PhD in TESOL Research will provide you with an opportunity to go beyond what would be required from a Masters of Research (MRes) and an Educational Doctorate (EdD) in that you’ll produce a substantial 60,000 + word thesis. The academic environment at the University of Stirling will not only give you freedom and challenges, but it will also provide you with numerous chances for intellectual debate with fellow experts. Your PhD journey will shape your future like no other qualification – academically, professionally and personally.

By graduation, you’ll be a well-rounded professional researcher who:

• has knowledge of the wider educational field,
• is proficient in the use of both quantitative and qualitative methods,
• has the skills needed to research any area within TESOL, and
• is able to make a contribution to scholarly knowledge and professional practice.

Top reasons to study with us

Study abroad.

As a student on our PhD TESOL Research course you have the fantastic opportunity to gain valuable work experience teaching English to speakers of English as a foreign language in 33 European countries.

The University of Stirling has also developed close working partnerships with two universities around the world to make finding a placement as seamless as possible and give you tailored teaching and learning opportunities. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply for a placement with:

Leuphana University of Lüneburg , Germany

Undertake class observation, small group work supervision and teaching assistance in a local high school. During the school holiday, you will have a chance to work with materials development or with writing support at the university.

Next-Level Solutions, France

Your placement will be based at After School an English language learning centre in the area of Chatou in the city of Paris. You will undertake class observation, teaching assistance and teach in the language centre and also in local elementary, junior and senior schools.

Iwate University , Japan

Your placement will be based at Iwate University in the city of Morioka, which is the capital of Iwate.

You will undertake class observation, assist in workshops with local teachers, and teach undergraduate students about teaching English to young learners.

Flexible learning

If you’re interested in studying a module from this course, the Postgraduate Certificate or the Postgraduate Diploma then please email Graduate Admissions to discuss your course of study.

Research overview

In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, Educational research at the University of Stirling was ranked top 20 in the UK for impact and research environment, with 100% of our research impact and environment in Education classed as world-leading or internationally excellent. Our expert teaching team are on hand to introduce you to cutting-edge empirical and theoretical research in a multi-disciplinary and professional environment.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements.

You should usually have a minimum of a Masters degree in TESOL, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Languages or similar subject from a university in the United Kingdom or elsewhere (provided that the degree levels are comparable to those in the UK).

We also welcome enquiries from you if you don’t have this formal qualification but have relevant research experience through your professional practice. In this case, you’ll be asked to undertake a task to demonstrate your research skills.

Irrespective of your academic background, you’re expected to have excellent language and numeracy skills and a willingness to engage with the research field in TESOL.

International entry requirements

View the entry requirements for your country.

Application procedure

As part of the application process, you’re asked to answer each of the following questions in 500 to 1,000 words:

• Why are you interested in the course?
• What problems or foci are you particularly interested in researching?
• What kind of research methods might you employ?

The first question should be addressed in your personal statement. Although you do not have to submit a research proposal to apply for this PhD course, we would appreciate it if you could answer the second and third questions in the field dedicated to your research proposal. This way, we will be able to check whether there are two suitable supervisors for you at the University.

Please use our PhD TESOL Research Application Further Questions form to answer the second and third questions and upload it to your online application.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:

• IELTS Academic or UKVI 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each sub-skill.
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) 67 overall with a minimum of 62 in each sub-skill.
• IBT TOEFL 94 overall with 19 in reading, 24 in writing, 20 in listening and 22 in speaking.

See our information on English language requirements for more details on the language tests we accept and options to waive these requirements.

Pre-sessional English language courses

If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this course, our partner INTO University of Stirling offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to this degree.

Find out more about our pre-sessional English language courses .

Course details

The module information below provides an example of the types of course module you may study. The details listed are for the academic year that starts in -->September 2024 -->. Modules and start dates are regularly reviewed and may be subject to change in future years.

Course Details

The taught modules in this ground-breaking PhD in TESOL Research course are delivered on a face-to-face and blended basis. The delivery style such as lectures, workshops and student presentations are carefully selected to suit the module content and your needs.

TESOL students are invited to join the Faculty’s Educational Practice/Theory Research Group and the TESOL Researcher Development Group. TESOL doctoral students are also invited to our English Language Teaching and Research (ELTR) events, which are delivered by leading researchers and professionals.

The University of Stirling achieved five stars for teaching in the QS Stars University Ratings 2024.

Assessments for the taught modules will vary depending on their respective learning outcomes and may include presentation, annotated bibliography, essay, and research proposal. For each 20-credit module, you’ll be asked to produce a piece of work which is equivalent to a 3,000-word essay. Your final assignment will be the production of original research to be reported in a 60,000+ word thesis.

Students who have passed three of the 20-credit modules (including two core) but do not proceed to the other taught modules will exit with a Postgraduate Certificate in TESOL Research.

Students who have passed six of the 20-credit modules (including the four core) but do not proceed to TESOL Research Practice (TESPR03) will exit with a Postgraduate Diploma in TESOL Research.

Candidates who have passed all seven taught modules but do not proceed to the Thesis (TESPR04) will exit with an MRes in TESOL Research.

Course director

Dr Marty Chamberlain

[email protected]

+44 (0) 1786 466136

The TESOL unit includes a number of internationally renowned academics such as Professors Adrian Blackledge, Angela Creese, and Dr Marty Chamberlain.

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Fees and funding

Fees and costs.

This fee is charged as an annual course fee. If you need to extend your period of study or repeat study, you will be liable for additional fees. Your fees will be held at the same level throughout your course.

For more information on courses invoiced on an annual fee basis, please read our tuition fees policy .

Doctoral loans

If you're domiciled in England or Wales you may be eligible to apply for a doctoral loan from your regional body:

• English students can apply for a loan of up to £28,673 from  Student Finance England .
• Welsh students can apply for a loan of up to £28,395 from  Student Finance Wales .

Additional costs

There are some instances where additional fees may apply. Depending on your chosen course, you may need to pay additional costs, for example for field trips. Learn more about additional fees .

Scholarships and funding

Funding .

Eligible international students could receive a scholarship worth between £4,000-£7,000.  See our range of generous scholarships for international postgraduate students .

University of Stirling alumni will automatically be awarded a fee waiver for the first year of Masters studies through our Stirling Alumni Scholarship .

Applicants from the UK or Republic of Ireland who hold a first-class honours degree or equivalent will automatically be awarded a £2,000 scholarship through our  Postgraduate Merit Scholarship .

If you have the talent, ability and drive to study with us, we want to make sure you make the most of the opportunity – regardless of your financial circumstances.

Learn more about available funding opportunities or use our scholarship finder to explore our range of scholarships.

Cost of living

If you’re domiciled in the UK, you can typically apply to your relevant funding body for help with living costs. This usually takes the form of student loans, grants or bursaries, and the amount awarded depends upon your personal circumstances and household income.

International (including EU) students won’t normally be able to claim living support through SAAS or other UK public funding bodies. You should contact the relevant authority in your country to find out if you’re eligible to receive support.

Find out about the cost of living for students at Stirling

Payment options

We aim to be as flexible as possible, and offer a wide range of payment methods - including the option to pay fees by instalments. Learn more about how to pay

After you graduate

There are thousands of qualified teachers of English to speakers of other languages worldwide but only a small proportion of these practitioners are able to conduct high-quality systematic research in TESOL. Your PhD in TESOL research will equip you with much needed research skills, allowing you to produce research which is at the forefront of education. The PhD degree will open up numerous possibilities for furthering your professional and academic career.

Employability skills

We’re committed to enhancing your employability. Once you register for the PhD in TESOL Research, you’ll have access to the first-class services offered by the University, which you can use even after your graduation.

Within TESOL, we additionally provide you with a tailored workshop series entitled My career in TESOL. This is aimed at developing your awareness of continuous professional development, your knowledge of job market requirements and your confidence in applying for jobs.

Your time as a PhD student at Stirling will not only help you to develop your research skills, but it will also provide you with a thorough understanding of how to evidence these skills when seeking a new post or applying for a promotion.

Companies we work with

The PhD is taught by experienced researchers who have extensive connections in the field of TESOL, including publishers and governmental organisations such as the British Council. You’ll have a chance to network with a range of other key players in the field who are invited to deliver workshops and seminars in our ELTR (English Language Teaching and Research) event series.

Related courses

• MSc Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
• MSc Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Online)

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Online Master of Arts in TESOL

Advance your career as a leader in language education with our flexible, online Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

Our online Master of Arts in TESOL is specifically designed for working professionals. You’ll be prepared to design curriculum and deliver instruction in various multimodal contexts, with a focus on inclusivity and social change.

Find out if Online TESOL is right for you

Interactive online learning.

Our interactive approach to online learning provides a high level of engagement with your faculty, career advisor, classmates, and alumni. You will join a supportive community and build a vast professional network while taking advantage of our flexible course scheduling.

Advance Your Career

Your career and academic advising are coordinated, ensuring you align your coursework with your career goals. Your advisors will guide you from course registration to preparing for interviews and negotiating your employment offers. You will also have additional career resources available to you through our Center for Advising and Career Services .

You’ll graduate with the capacity to take on many leadership roles in language education. Join the ranks of our successful, in-demand TESOL alumni, many of whom were recruited by employers before they even completed the program.

The 10 courses (30 credits) in this program are all asynchronous (no required live class meetings), so you can continue working as you earn your degree. 

Competencies:

• Inclusive learning environments
• Language and language learning in context
• Evidence-based instructional design and practice
• Digital technologies
• Critical assessment and evaluation
• Dedicated professionalism
• Critical intercultural communication (CIC)

See the  curriculum for more details.

While attending the online TESOL program, you can work toward licensure through the  State of Vermont’s peer review process . Students interested in teaching in K–12 public schools, some private schools, some international schools, and some adult schools will likely want to be licensed. Students determine whether Vermont’s teaching license is reciprocal with the state where they wish to teach.

The peer review process can extend for several months beyond completing the online TESOL program so you may not have your teaching license at graduation.

Recommended Licensure Progress Timeline

• Take the  Praxis I Core test .
• Apply for Immersive Professional Learning (IPL) funding from the Institute to help defray expenses associated with the licensure process.
• Take  Praxis II test for teaching English Language Learners (ELL).
• Apply for remote licensure with  Vermont Board of Education .
• Participate in the Vermont Board of Education’s  Peer Review Clinic .
• Complete a 13-week student teaching placement at the K-12 level (this is integrated into your  Practicum Capstone course ).
• Create a portfolio documenting teaching proficiency (this is started during your Practicum Capstone course).
• Submit your online portfolio within one year of applying for remote licensure.

Faculty: Professors and Practitioners

You will be taught by exceptional faculty with years of professional experience in organizations such as the TESOL International Association, the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL), and the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).

Your professors are genuinely committed to your success and dedicated to modeling effective pedagogy in their own teaching. They will be active mentors and colleagues to you while you are a student and throughout your career. Meet your faculty .

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition for all of our online programs is $850/credit.

• Tuition rates are subject to change each year.
• The online TESOL degree is 30 credits so your total tuition cost for this master’s program will be approximately $25,500.

We have designed this program to allow you to continue working as you earn your online master’s. The degree is part-time and asynchronous, so you can engage each module on your schedule. You can also take advantage of education loans and employer tuition benefits.

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How to Apply

We take a holistic approach when considering your application, looking at your academic background, international exposure, professional experience, and career goals. We welcome applicants with or without teaching experience, and our program has numerous opportunities for you to gain professional teaching experience before you graduate.

Admission requirements for our online TESOL program are the same as the in-person TESOL program. 

We do not require GRE or GMAT scores for our master’s programs but competitive scores may strengthen your application and positively influence scholarship decisions.  Learn how to apply .

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PhD English Language and Applied Linguistics (On-Campus or by Distance Learning)/ MA by Research

On campus: Annual tuition fee 2024 entry: UK: £4,778 full-time; £2,389 part-time International: £21,840 full-time Distance learning PhD: Annual tuition fee 2024/25: £12,330 part-time  More detail .

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Carry out your research with one of the UK’s leading English Language departments, renowned for its expertise in Corpus Research, Cognitive Linguistics and Psycholinguistics, and Discourse Analysis and Stylistics, from anywhere in the world. 

We offer both and campus-based and distance learning PhD courses. There are two distance learning PhD programmes in English Language and Applied Linguistics: a standard programme and a modular programme. There is no assessed taught component, but students follow online research training modules. Both distance learning options are part-time, while the campus programme can be either full-time or part-time.

All programmes have regular contact with your supervisor. On the distance learning programmes, this contact is by email and/or video conference and allow you to remain in your resident country while pursuing your research. This is particularly beneficial if you are interested in relating your research to your current work. 

The Standard PhD

The standard programme requires a traditional 80,000-word thesis. The work is examined at the end of the programme, as with other PhD programmes. Students identify and refine a thesis topic and research design in consultation with their supervisor and send drafts of the various chapters for comment as they work through the programme. As with all PhDs, progress is monitored throughout the registration period.

Distance Modular PhD

The modular programme requires three modules: two shorter research papers (Module 1 - 12,000 words, Module 2 - 20,000 words) and a final thesis of 50,000 words (Module 3). The work is examined in three phases, at the end of each module. The final product (in terms of total quantity and quality of work) is therefore similar to the standard PhD; however the modular option provides an incremental, continuously assessed route allowing students to progress through explicitly marked stages to a PhD. Students identify a topic they wish to work on and to which all their written work should be related; the nature of the assessment means however that the topic may not be as tightly focused as that in a traditional PhD.

Virtual Open Day: Postgraduate opportunities in English Language and Applied Linguistics - 28 April 2020, 14:00-15:00

Join us online to watch a range of staff and student videos, and take part in our online chat where staff from the Department will be answering your questions about postgraduate study.

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AHRC funding for PhD students

The University of Birmingham is part of the Midlands4Cities Doctoral Training Partnership (M4C), offering Arts and Humanities Research Council PhD studentships for campus-based programmes. These include a number of Collaborative Doctoral Award opportunities. Each studentship includes research fees, a substantial maintenance grant and additional research training support. Applications are open until 12:00 (noon), 13 January 2021.

Find out more

Scholarships for 2024 entry

The University of Birmingham is proud to offer a range of scholarships for our postgraduate programmes. With a scholarship pot worth over £2 million, we are committed to alleviating financial barriers to support you in taking your next steps.

Each scholarship has its own specific deadlines and eligibility criteria. Please familiarise yourself with the information on individual scholarship webpages prior to submitting an application.

Explore our scholarships

Postgraduate scholarships available

The College of Arts and Law is offering a range of scholarships for our postgraduate taught and research programmes to ensure that the very best talent is nurtured and supported.

Learn more about our scholarships

At Birmingham, Postgraduate Taught and Postgraduate Research students also have the opportunity to learn graduate academic languages free of charge, to support your studies.

• Graduate School Language Skills

The staff are extremely friendly and approachable which makes for a really productive atmosphere in the department. I also really value the range of expertise across the department. Helena

Why study this course?

• World-leading research : The University of Birmingham is ranked equal 10th in the UK amongst Russell Group universities in the Research Excellence Framework exercise 2021 according to the Times Higher Education. Additionally, the University of Birmingham is ranked in the top 50 for the study of Linguistics in the 2024 QS World University Rankings. These rankings are compiled annually to help prospective students identify the leading universities worldwide in a particular subject.
• Distance learning experience : The Department has many years of experience in delivering high quality distance learning programmes at postgraduate level. Staff also have expertise in supervising doctoral research at a distance. Through the University library, you will have electronic access to a wide range of applied linguistic research journals and e-books.
• Exceptional student support : While the programmes are rigorous in their standards and expectations, they also provide excellent support and a high degree of flexibility. You will receive the same level of support and supervision as our on-campus students.
• Research resources :  Our English Language programmes benefit from the 450 million-word Bank of English corpus, an invaluable collection of authentic language data. All students and researchers working within English Language also have free access a variety of language corpora, and, where necessary, training in how to use them. Additionally, the Main Library houses an extensive collection of books on English language and linguistics, including English language teaching, and subscribes to 250 periodicals in the fields of English language and literature.

The postgraduate experience

The College of Arts and Law offers excellent support to its postgraduates, from libraries and research spaces, to careers support and funding opportunities. Learn more about your postgraduate experience .

Content and assessment for the Modular PhD

Module 1 - Subject-focused work, to include some research training and preparation related to the subject, such as empirical work, literature searches, and research methodology.

The 12,000-word assessment may be divided into 3 x 4,000 papers or combinations amounting to the total (60 credits). Pass/Fail.

Module 2 - Structured research and writing on the research topic. It may be linked in a linear way to Module 1, or the connection may be looser.

The 20,000-word assessment may be divided into one or two papers amounting to the total (120 credits). Pass/Fail

Module 3 - The thesis (maximum 50,000 words - 360 credits). Pass/Fail

The assessed work from Modules 2 and 3 should be of publishable quality.

Each assessment (i.e. each module) is submitted and passed before the student can proceed to the next. One re-submission of each module is permitted. The external examiner is consulted when each module is completed. Like all PhD theses at Birmingham, a Modular PhD is examined in a viva voce examination which takes place after the submission of Module 3.

We charge an annual tuition fee:

On campus PhD/MA by Research: Annual tuition fee 2024 entry:

• UK: £4,778 full-time; £2,389 part-time *
• International: £21,840 full-time

The above fees quoted are for one year only; for those studying over two or more years, tuition fees will also be payable in subsequent years of your programme.

* For UK postgraduate research students the University fee level is set at Research Council rates and as such is subject to change. The final fee will be announced by Research Councils UK in spring 2024.

Distance learning PhD:

• Fees for students joining between September 2023 and August 2024 are as follows: £11,730 part-time
• Fees for students joining between September 2024 and August 2025 are as follows: £12,330 part-time

Tuition fees will be payable each year for between four years (minimum registration) and six years (maximum registration). Students who go into Writing Up after four or five years will pay a nominal continuation fee (the same as for the full-time PhD).

Eligibility for UK or international fees can be verified with Admissions. Learn more about  fees for international students .

Paying your fees

Tuition fees can either be paid in full or by instalments. Learn more about  postgraduate tuition fees and funding .

How To Apply

Application deadlines.

Postgraduate research can start at any time during the year, but it is important to allow time for us to review your application and communicate a decision. If you wish to start in September, we would recommend that you aim to submit your application and supporting documents by 1 June 2024.

Additional guidance for applicants to the PhD Distance Learning study mode.

Before you make your application

Please refer to our six-step process on applying for PhD, MA by Research and MRes opportunities for Arts subject areas, which includes detailed advice on research proposals and how to write them.

Making your application

• How to apply

To apply for a postgraduate research programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online. We have put together some helpful information on the research programme application process and supporting documents on our how to apply page . Please read this information carefully before completing your application.

Our Standard Requirements

Our requirements for postgraduate research are dependent on the type of programme you are applying for:

• For MRes and MA by Research programmes, entry to our programmes usually requires a good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification if you were educated outside the UK, usually in a relevant area.
• Applicants for a PhD will also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area.

Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience you may have are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.

If you are applying for distance learning research programmes, you will also be required to demonstrate that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning.

If your qualifications are non-standard or different from the entry requirements stated here, please contact the admissions tutor.

International students

IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band is equivalent to:

• TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 21 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 59 in all four skills
• Cambridge English (exams taken from 2015): Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component

Learn more about international entry requirements

International Requirements

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 14/20 from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of the Licenciado or an equivalent professional title from a recognised Argentinian university, with a promedio of at least 7.5, may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. Applicants for PhD degrees will normally have a Maestria or equivalent

Applicants who hold a Masters degree will be considered for admission to PhD study.

Holders of a good four-year Diplomstudium/Magister or a Masters degree from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 2.5 will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students with a good 5-year Specialist Diploma or 4-year Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution in Azerbaijan, with a minimum GPA of 4/5 or 80% will be considered for entry to postgraduate taught programmes at the University of Birmingham.

For postgraduate research programmes applicants should have a good 5-year Specialist Diploma (completed after 1991), with a minimum grade point average of 4/5 or 80%, from a recognised higher education institution or a Masters or “Magistr Diplomu” or “Kandidat Nauk” from a recognised higher education institution in Azerbaijan.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with a CGPA of 3.0-3.3/4.0 or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Students who hold a Masters degree from the University of Botswana with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 (70%/B/'very good') will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.

Please note 4-year bachelor degrees from the University of Botswana are considered equivalent to a Diploma of Higher Education. 5-year bachelor degrees from the University of Botswana are considered equivalent to a British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree.

Students who have completed a Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.

A Licenciatura or Bacharelado degree from a recognised Brazilian university:

• A grade of 7.5/10 for entry to programmes with a 2:1 requirement
• A grade of 6.5/10for entry to programmes with a 2:2 requirement

Holders of a good Bachelors degree with honours (4 to 6 years) from a recognised university with a upper second class grade or higher will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.  Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised university will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a good post-2001 Masters degree from a recognised university will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students with a minimum average of 14 out of 20 (or 70%) on a 4-year Licence, Bachelor degree or Diplôme d'Etudes Superieures de Commerce (DESC) or Diplôme d'Ingénieur or a Maîtrise will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.

Holders of a bachelor degree with honours from a recognised Canadian university may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. A GPA of 3.0/4, 7.0/9 or 75% is usually equivalent to a UK 2.1.

Holders of the Licenciado or equivalent Professional Title from a recognised Chilean university will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Applicants for PhD study will preferably hold a Magister degree or equivalent.

Students with a bachelor’s degree (4 years minimum) may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. However please note that we will only consider students who meet the entry guidance below.  Please note: for the subject areas below we use the Shanghai Ranking 2022 (full table)  ,  Shanghai Ranking 2023 (full table) , and Shanghai Ranking of Chinese Art Universities 2023 .

需要具备学士学位（4年制）的申请人可申请研究生课程。请根据所申请的课程查看相应的入学要求。 请注意，中国院校名单参考 软科中国大学排名2022（总榜） ，  软科中国大学排名2023（总榜） ，以及 软科中国艺术类高校名单2023 。  

Business School    - MSc programmes (excluding MBA)  

商学院硕士课程（MBA除外）入学要求

School of Computer Science – all MSc programmes 计算机学院硕士课程入学要求

College of Social Sciences – courses listed below 社会科学 学院部分硕士课程入学要求 MA Education  (including all pathways) MSc TESOL Education MSc Public Management MA Global Public Policy MA Social Policy MA Sociology Department of Political Science and International Studies  全部硕士课程 International Development Department  全部硕士课程

  All other programmes (including MBA)   所有其他 硕士课程（包括 MBA）入学要求

Please note:

• Borderline cases: We may consider students with lower average score (within 5%) on a case-by-case basis if you have a relevant degree and very excellent grades in relevant subjects and/or relevant work experience. 如申请人均分低于相应录取要求（5%以内），但具有出色学术背景，优异的专业成绩，以及（或）相关的工作经验，部分课程将有可能单独酌情考虑。
• Please contact the China Recruitment Team for any questions on the above entry requirements. 如果您对录取要求有疑问，请联系伯明翰大学中国办公室   [email protected]

Holders of the Licenciado/Professional Title from a recognised Colombian university will be considered for our Postgraduate Diploma and Masters degrees. Applicants for PhD degrees will normally have a Maestria or equivalent.

Holders of a good bachelor degree with honours (4 to 6 years) from a recognised university with a upper second class grade or higher will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.  Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised university will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a good Bacclaureus (Bachelors) from a recognised Croatian Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 4.0 out of 5.0, vrlo dobar ‘very good’, or a Masters degree, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a Bachelors degree(from the University of the West Indies or the University of Technology) may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. A Class II Upper Division degree is usually equivalent to a UK 2.1. For further details on particular institutions please refer to the list below.  Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Masters degree or Mphil from the University of the West Indies.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good Bachelors degree from a recognised institution with a minimum overall grade of 6.5 out of 10, or a GPA of 3 out of 4, and will usually be required to have completed a good Masters degree to be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a good Bakalár from a recognised Czech Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 1.5, B, velmi dobre ‘very good’ (post-2004) or 2, velmi dobre ‘good’ (pre-2004), or a good post-2002 Magistr (Masters), will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good Bachelors degree from a recognised institution with a minimum overall grade of 7-10 out of 12 (or 8 out of 13) or higher for 2:1 equivalence and will usually be required to have completed a good Masters/ Magisterkonfereus/Magister Artium degree to be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of the Licenciado or an equivalent professional title from a recognised Ecuadorian university may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. Grades of 70% or higher can be considered as UK 2.1 equivalent.  Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Magister/Masterado or equivalent qualification, but holders of the Licenciado with excellent grades can be considered.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a good Bakalaurusekraad from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 4/5 or B, or a good one- or two-year Magistrikraad from a recognised university, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students who hold a Masters degree with very good grades (grade B, 3.5/4 GPA or 85%) will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. 

Holders of a good Kandidaatti / Kandidat (old system), a professional title such as Ekonomi, Diplomi-insinööri, Arkkitehti, Lisensiaatti (in Medicine, Dentistry and Vetinary Medicine), or a Maisteri / Magister (new system), Lisensiaatti / Licenciat, Oikeustieteen Kandidaatti / Juris Kandidat (new system) or Proviisori / Provisor from a recognised Finnish Higher Education institution, with a minimum overall grade of 2/3 or 4/5, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters/Maîtrise with a minimum overall grade of 13 out of 20, or a Magistère / Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies / Diplôme d'Etudes Supérieures Specialisées / Mastère Specialis, from a recognised French university or Grande École to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a Magister Artium, a Diplom or an Erstes Staatsexamen from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 2.5, or a good two-year Lizentiat / Aufbaustudium / Zweites Staatsexamen or a Masters degree from a recognised university, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students who hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2.1) with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 Students who have completed a Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good four-year Ptychio (Bachelor degree) with a minimum overall grade of 6.5 out of 10, from a recognised Greek university (AEI), and will usually be required to have completed a good Metaptychiako Diploma Eidikefsis (Masters degree) from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

4-year Licenciado is deemed equivalent to a UK bachelors degree. A score of 75 or higher from Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC) can be considered comparable to a UK 2.1, 60 is comparable to a UK 2.2.  Private universities have a higher pass mark, so 80 or higher should be considered comparable to a UK 2.1, 70 is comparable to a UK 2.2

The Hong Kong Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard. Students with bachelor degrees awarded by universities in Hong Kong may be considered for entry to one of our postgraduate degree programmes.

Students with Masters degrees may be considered for PhD study.

Holders of a good Alapfokozat / Alapképzés or Egyetemi Oklevel from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 3.5, or a good Mesterfokozat (Masters degree) or Egyetemi Doktor (university doctorate), will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with a 60% or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of the 4 year Sarjana (S1) from a recognised Indonesian institution will be considered for postgraduate study. Entry requirements vary with a minimum requirement of a GPA of 2.8.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a score of 14/20 or 70% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree from a recognised institution, with 100 out of 110 or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Students who hold the Maitrise, Diplome d'Etude Approfondies, Diplome d'Etude Superieures or Diplome d'Etude Superieures Specialisees will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees (14-15/20 or Bien from a well ranked institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1, while a score of 12-13/20 or Assez Bien is considered comparable to a UK 2.2).

Students with a Bachelor degree from a recognised university in Japan will be considered for entry to a postgraduate Masters degree provided they achieve a sufficiently high overall score in their first (Bachelor) degree. A GPA of 3.0/4.0 or a B average from a good Japanese university is usually considered equivalent to a UK 2:1.

Students with a Masters degree from a recognised university in Japan will be considered for PhD study. A high overall grade will be necessary to be considered.

Students who have completed their Specialist Diploma Мамаң дипломы/Диплом специалиста) or "Magistr" (Магистр дипломы/Диплом магистра) degree (completed after 1991) from a recognised higher education institution, with a minimum GPA of 2.67/4.00 for courses requiring a UK lower second and 3.00/4.00 for courses requiring a UK upper second class degree, will be considered for entry to postgraduate Masters degrees and, occasionally, directly for PhD degrees.  Holders of a Bachelor "Bakalavr" degree (Бакалавр дипломы/Диплом бакалавра) from a recognised higher education institution, with a minimum GPA of  2.67/4.00 for courses requiring a UK lower second and 3.00/4.00 for courses requiring a UK upper second class degree, may also be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.

Students who hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2.1) with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/50

Holders of a good Postgraduate Diploma (professional programme) from a recognised university or institution of Higher Education, with a minimum overall grade of 7.5 out of 10, or a post-2000 Magistrs, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a score of 16/20 or 80% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in Libya will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of a Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved score of 70% for 2:1 equivalency or 65% for 2:2 equivalency. Alternatively students will require a minimum of 3.0/4.0 or BB to be considered.

Holders of a good pre-2001 Magistras from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 8 out of 10, or a good post-2001 Magistras, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes

Holders of a good Bachelors degree from a recognised Luxembourgish Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 16 out of 20, or a Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées (comparable to a UK PGDip) or Masters degree from a recognised Luxembourgish Higher Education institution will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students who hold a Masters degree will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees (70-74% or A or Marginal Distinction from a well ranked institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1, while a score of 60-69% or B or Bare Distinction/Credit is considered comparable to a UK 2.2).

Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised Malaysian institution (usually achieved with the equivalent of a second class upper or a grade point average minimum of 3.0) will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level.

Holders of a good Bachelors degree from the University of Malta with a minimum grade of 2:1 (Hons), and/or a Masters degree, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students who hold a Bachelor degree (Honours) from a recognised institution (including the University of Mauritius) will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.  Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2:1).

Students who hold the Licenciado/Professional Titulo from a recognised Mexican university with a promedio of at least 8 will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.

Students who have completed a Maestria from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree, licence or Maîtrise and a Masters degree, with a score of 14/20 or 70% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Students with a good four year honours degree from a recognised university will be considered for postgraduate study at the University of Birmingham. PhD applications will be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with 60-74% or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a good Doctoraal from a recognised Dutch university with a minimum overall grade of 7 out of 10, and/or a good Masters degree, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students who hold a Bachelor degree (minimum 4 years and/or level 400) from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.  Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2.1) with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good Bachelors degree from a recognised institution with a minimum GPA of B/Very Good or 1.6-2.5 for a 2.1 equivalency, and will usually be required to have completed a good Masters, Mastergrad, Magister. Artium, Sivilingeniør, Candidatus realium or Candidatus philologiae degree to be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with a CGPA of 3.0/4 or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in the Palestinian Territories will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3/4 or 80% for 2:1 equivalency or a GPA of 2.5/4 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency.    

Holders of the Título de Licenciado /Título de (4-6 years) or an equivalent professional title from a recognised Paraguayan university may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. Grades of 4/5 or higher can be considered as UK 2.1 equivalent.  The Título Intermedio is a 2-3 year degree and is equivalent to a HNC, it is not suitable for postgraduate entry but holders of this award could be considered for second year undergraduate entry or pre-Masters.  Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Título de Maestría / Magister or equivalent qualification, but holders of the Título/Grado de Licenciado/a with excellent grades can be considered.

Holders of the Licenciado, with at least 13/20 may be considered as UK 2.1 equivalent. The Grado de Bachiller is equivalent to an ordinary degree, so grades of 15+/20 are required.  Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Título de Maestría or equivalent qualification.

Holders of a good pre-2001 Magister from a recognised Polish university with a minimum overall grade of 4 out of 5, dobry ‘good’, and/or a good Swiadectwo Ukonczenia Studiów Podyplomowych (Certificate of Postgraduate Study) or post-2001 Magister from a recognised Polish university with a minimum overall grade of 4.5/4+ out of 5, dobry plus 'better than good', will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a good Licenciado from a recognised university, or a Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados (DESE) from a recognised Polytechnic Institution, with a minimum overall grade of 16 out of 20, and/or a good Mestrado / Mestre (Masters) from a recognised university, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good Bachelors degree from a recognised Romanian Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 8 out of 10, and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree/Diploma de Master/Diploma de Studii Academice Postuniversitare (Postgraduate Diploma - Academic Studies) or Diploma de Studii Postuniversitare de Specializare (Postgraduate Diploma - Specialised Studies) to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a good Диплом Специалиста (Specialist Diploma) or Диплом Магистра (Magistr) degree from recognised universities in Russia (minimum GPA of 4.0) will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes/PhD study.

Students who hold a 4-year Bachelor degree with at least 16/20 or 70% will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.   

Students who hold a Maitrise, Diplome d'Etude Approfondies,Diplome d'Etude Superieures or Diplome d'Etude Superieures Specialisees will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. A score of 14-15/20 or Bien from a well ranked institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1, while a score of 12-13/20 or Assez Bien is considered comparable to a UK 2.2

Students who hold a Bachelor (Honours) degree from a recognised institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 (or a score of 60-69% or B+) from a well ranked institution will be considered for most our Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees with a 2:1 requirement.

Students holding a good Bachelors Honours degree will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level.

Holders of a good three-year Bakalár or pre-2002 Magister from a recognised Slovakian Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 1.5, B, Vel’mi dobrý ‘very good’, and/or a good Inžinier or a post-2002 Magister from a recognised Slovakian Higher Education institution will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a good Diploma o pridobljeni univerzitetni izobrazbi (Bachelors degree), Diplomant (Professionally oriented first degree), Univerzitetni diplomant (Academically oriented first degree) or Visoko Obrazovanja (until 1999) from a recognised Slovenian Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 8.0 out of 10, and/or a good Diploma specializacija (Postgraduate Diploma) or Magister (Masters) will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students who hold a Bachelor Honours degree (also known as Baccalaureus Honores / Baccalaureus Cum Honoribus) from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most Masters programmes will require a second class upper (70%) or a distinction (75%).

Holders of a Masters degree will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a Bachelor degree from a recognised South Korean institution (usually with the equivalent of a second class upper or a grade point average 3.0/4.0 or 3.2/4.5) will be considered for Masters programmes.

Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study on an individual basis.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with 7 out of 10 or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with 60-74% or a CGPA 3.30/4.0 or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a good Kandidatexamen (Bachelors degree) or Yrkesexamen (Professional Bachelors degree) from a recognised Swedish Higher Education institution with the majority of subjects with a grade of VG (Val godkänd), and/or a good Magisterexamen (Masters degree), International Masters degree or Licentiatexamen (comparable to a UK Mphil), will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a good "PostGraduate Certificate" or "PostGraduate Diploma" or a Masters degree from a recognised Swiss higher education institution (with a minimum GPA of 5/6 or 8/10 or 2/5 (gut-bien-bene/good) for a 2.1 equivalence) may be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0, 3.5/5 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a good Bachelor degree (from 75% to 85% depending upon the university in Taiwan) from a recognised institution will be considered for postgraduate Masters study. Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.

Students who hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.  Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2.1) Students who have completed a Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.

Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for entry to our postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a good Masters degree or Mphil from a recognised university will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students with a Bachelors degree from the following universities may be considered for entry to postgraduate programmes:

• Ateneo de Manila University - Quezon City
• De La Salle University - Manila
• University of Santo Tomas
• University of the Philippines - Diliman

Students from all other institutions with a Bachelors and a Masters degree or relevant work experience may be considered for postgraduate programmes.

Grading Schemes

1-5 where 1 is the highest 2.1 = 1.75 2.2 = 2.25 

Out of 4.0 where 4 is the highest 2.1 = 3.0 2.2 = 2.5

Letter grades and percentages 2.1 = B / 3.00 / 83% 2.2 = C+ / 2.5 / 77%

Holders of a postdoctoral qualification from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.  Students may be considered for PhD study if they have a Masters from one of the above listed universities.

Holders of a Lisans Diplomasi with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0/4.0 from a recognised university will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level.

Holders of a Yuksek Diplomasi from a recognised university will be considered for PhD study.

Students who hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most Masters programmes will require a second class upper (2.1) or GPA of 3.5/5.0

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good Bachelors degree / Диплом бакалавра (Dyplom Bakalavra), Диплом спеціаліста (Specialist Diploma) or a Dyplom Magistra from a recognised Ukrainian higher education institution with a minimum GPA of 4.0/5.0, 3.5/4, 8/12 or 80% or higher for 2:1 equivalence and will usually be required to have completed a good Masters degree to be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

The University will consider students who hold an Honours degree from a recognised institution in the USA with a GPA of:

• 2.8 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for entry to programmes with a 2:2 requirement 
• 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for entry to programmes with a 2:1 requirement 

Please note that some subjects which are studied at postgraduate level in the USA, eg. Medicine and Law, are traditionally studied at undergraduate level in the UK.

Holders of the Magistr Diplomi (Master's degree) or Diplomi (Specialist Diploma), awarded by prestigious universities, who have attained high grades in their studies will be considered for postgraduate study.  Holders of the Fanlari Nomzodi (Candidate of Science), where appropriate, will be considered for PhD study.

Holders of the Licenciatura/Título or an equivalent professional title from a recognised Venezuelan university may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. Scales of 1-5, 1-10 and 1-20 are used, an overall score of 70% or equivalent can be considered equivalent to a UK 2.1.  Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Maestria or equivalent qualification

Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised Vietnamese institution (usually achieved with the equivalent of a second class upper or a grade point average minimum GPA of 7.0 and above) will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level.  Holders of a Masters degree (thac si) will be considered for entry to PhD programmes.

Students who hold a Masters degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0 or a mark of 2.0/2.5 (A) will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.   

Students who hold a good Bachelor Honours degree will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. 

We specialise and welcome applications from prospective research students interested in corpus linguistics, cognitive linguistics and psycholinguistics, and stylistics and discourse analysis.

A summary of our key research areas, and staff working within those, can be found below. General queries which are not subject-specific (including fees, scholarship enquiries and paperwork) are best directed to the  College of Arts and Law Graduate School .

• Applied linguistics and second language acquisition  
• Corpus linguistics
• Discourse and analysis and stylistics
• Sign language and gesture
• Cognitive linguistics and psycholinguistics
• Iconicity and figurative language
• Sociolinguistics and language variation and change
• Quantitative linguistics and data visualisation

The University of Birmingham is the top choice for the UK's major employers searching for graduate recruits, according to The Graduate Market 2024 report .

Your degree will provide excellent preparation for your future career, but this can also be enhanced by a range of employability support services offered by the University and the College of Arts and Law.

The University's Careers Network  provides expert guidance and activities especially for postgraduates, which will help you achieve your career goals. The College of Arts and Law also has a dedicated  careers and employability team  who offer tailored advice and a programme of College-specific careers events.

You will be encouraged to make the most of your postgraduate experience and will have the opportunity to:

• Receive one-to-one careers advice, including guidance on your job applications, writing your CV and improving your interview technique, whether you are looking for a career inside or outside of academia
• Meet employers face-to-face at on-campus recruitment fairs and employer presentations
• Attend an annual programme of careers fairs, skills workshops and conferences, including bespoke events for postgraduates in the College of Arts and Law
• Take part in a range of activities to demonstrate your knowledge and skills to potential employers and enhance your CV

What’s more, you will be able to access our full range of careers support for up to 2 years after graduation.

Postgraduate employability: English Language and Linguistics

Birmingham's English Language and Linguistics postgraduates develop a broad range of transferable skills that are highly valued by employers, particularly in relation to verbal and written communication. They also develop crucial skills in organisation, time management, analysis and interpretation of information.

Many of our graduates enter roles for which their programme has prepared them, such as becoming a language analyst or data scientist. Others use their transferable skills in a wide range of occupations including teaching, research administration and events.

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Question: Are there any online Doctor of Education (EdD) programs in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), English Language Learning (ELL), and English Language Acquisition (ELA)?

Answer: Yes, there are currently four online EdD programs that allow students to specialize in English Language Learning (ELL), Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), or English Language Acquisition (ELA). Students in these programs earn a doctoral degree in education (EdD) that, in addition to core coursework in education and scholarly research methods, includes specialized training and instruction in the pedagogy and practice of TESOL and strategies for teaching English language skills.

The EdD is a terminal scholar-practitioner degree, which means it is the highest-level degree conferred to scholar-practitioners in education. The Doctor of Philosophy, or PhD, in education is another type of terminal degree in the field, but PhD programs typically place a greater emphasis on academic research rather than applied practice. (For a detailed examination of the differences between these two degrees, see our FAQ on EdD vs. PhD programs .

EdD programs with a TESOL, ELL, or ELA specialization are designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the planning, assessment, and coordination of English language programs for non-English speakers in schools, school districts, community programs, and other settings where English as a second language (ESL) is taught. The TESOL specialization is one of many concentrations offered by EdD programs. Others include Adult Education, Early Childhood Education, Higher Education, and Special Education.

What is TESOL?

TESOL represents a base of knowledge and practices that inform the pedagogy for teaching English language skills, including reading, writing, and speaking English, to students and adults whose primary language is not English. Teaching English as a second language (ESL) is another, older term for TESOL and is considered roughly the equivalent of TESOL in most cases. However, TESOL has become the new term of art for teaching English as a second language. ELL is a similar term that can refer to anyone who is learning English but is generally applied to English language learners in K-12 schools. ELA is short for English Language Acquisition, which is largely equivalent to TESOL and ESL from an academic perspective.

The TESOL specialization is generally classified under the broader Curriculum and Instruction area of education, which encompasses the design, assessment, evaluation, and improvement of curricula based on accepted theories of learning and development. TESOL teachers, program directors, researchers, and administrators apply these principles to teaching English to students and adults whose primary language is not English.

TESOL pedagogy is rooted in an understanding of second-language acquisition, sociolinguistic theories, and evidence-based methods for teaching ESL in a variety of settings, including elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, community programs, workplaces, and private learning centers.

Online EdD in TESOL Program Curriculum

As noted above, TESOL is generally a specialization within the larger area of Curriculum and Instruction, which encompasses the broad pedagogical goals of designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programming in order to improve outcomes. Students in an EdD in TESOL program take foundational courses that cover topics in curriculum development, instructional design, and educational leadership, as well as courses that cover theories of learning and development, trends in the American educational system, educational policy, and classroom technologies.

It is important to note that specific courses vary by school and by program. However, most EdD programs that focus on Curriculum and Instruction provide a broad-based foundation in educational theory, practice, and policy. TESOL specialization coursework builds on this foundation, focusing on the application of general knowledge to TESOL programs and curricula.

A TESOL curriculum at the doctoral level typically includes courses that cover the design, evaluation, and implementation of second language programs; theories of linguistics language acquisition; social, psychological, and cultural factors in learning and teaching English as a second language; and research in the field of TESOL. In addition, many program incorporate coursework in the use of technology in second language teaching, the design and evaluation of training programs for TESOL teachers, and/or strategies for teaching English as a second language in elementary and secondary schools or adult education settings.

Typical EdD in TESOL specialization courses include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Second Language Acquisition
• Language Assessments and Analysis
• Research in Applied Linguistics and TESOL
• Second Language Performance Assessment
• Computer-Assisted Language Learning
• Sociolinguistics
• Schools of Linguistic Analysis
• TESOL Methodologies for K-6
• TESOL Methodologies for 7-12
• TESOL Methodologies for Adult Learners

In addition to didactic coursework, EdD programs typically require students to complete a doctoral dissertation or a capstone project prior to receiving their degree.

Online EdD Programs with a Specialization in TESOL

Currently, four accredited universities offer online EdD programs with a TESOL, ELL, or ELA specialization. A brief description of each program is provided below.

National University , a private online university located in San Diego, CA, has an online EdD program with 17 specializations, including an English Language Learning (ELL) specialization. Students in the program are required to complete 16 courses and a dissertation for a total of 48 credits and can earn their degree in as few as 33 months. Admission to the program requires a post-baccalaureate master’s or doctoral degree. The ELL specialization consists of four courses that cover topics in teaching, assessing, and developing ELL curricula and contemporary issues in teaching English as a second language. This program does not require students to attend any campus visits. For more information on the program, visit www.nu.edu .

The University of Central Florida (UCF) has a fully online EdD program with a TESOL specialization. The program does not require students to attend any campus visits. Students in the program are required to complete 36 credits of course work and an 18-credit dissertation for a total of 54 credits prior to receiving their degree. The TESOL specialization consists of five courses that provide training and instruction in language acquisition processes, second language literacy, sociolinguistics, and TESOL teacher education. Students can complete UCF’s program in three years. To be eligible for the program, applicants must hold a master’s degree in education or a related field. For additional information about the program, visit the UCF’s College of Community Innovation and Education website at ccie.ucf.edu .

The University of Virginia (UVA) offers an online EdD in Curriculum and Instruction program through its School of Education and Human Development. The program has an ESL specialization comprised of four courses that confer 12 of the 72 credits required to earn the degree. Students in the program can take graduate courses in the structure of the English language, sociolinguistics, ESL assessment and curriculum design, and applied linguistics. The program does not require any campus visits. The EdD program, which can be completed in four years, does not require a dissertation. Instead, students must complete a capstone project as part of their studies. Applicants must hold a master’s degree and have four years of prior teaching experience. For more information on the program, visit UVA’s School of Education and Human Development at education.virginia.edu .

The University of West Georgia (UWG) offers an online EdD in School Improvement with an Area of Concentration (AoC) in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). This program consists of core courses in areas such as culturally proficient leadership, policy analysis and development for school improvement, advanced instructional practices, and qualitative and quantitative research methods. The ESOL AoC is comprised of courses in cultural and linguistic diversity, second language acquisition and linguistics, and the application of TESOL methods, materials, and assessments through clinical practice. Students’ culminating experience in this doctoral program is a dissertation through which they examine a problem of practice relating to their area of study in linguistics and second language instruction and learning. Applicants to this program must have earned a master’s degree from an institution of higher education that has received regional and/or national accreditation. For more information about this program, please visit UWG’s School of Education at www.westga.edu .

Advantages of Online EdD in TESOL Programs

Online EdD programs are designed to provide students who cannot or would prefer not to commute to a campus for classes with a pathway to earn a doctorate in education. In addition, they provide students and professionals who do not live near a university that offers a doctoral program in TESOL the ability to pursue a terminal degree without having to relocate. While these are the primary advantages of an online program, additional advantages include being able to access coursework and course materials from anywhere and at any time, the ability to review recorded lectures multiple times for greater comprehension and understanding, and the ability to meet people and classmates from around the country (and maybe even from around the globe) who can share a greater diversity of voices and experiences.

Because online programs do not require students to commute to campus for lectures and discussion sessions, they are typically more flexible and convenient compared to their campus-based counterparts. For example, many online courses are delivered using asynchronous instruction, which means students can access pre-recorded lectures and presentation via a secure internet connection at their convenience, 24-7. Courses that are taught in real time using synchronous instruction are commonly scheduled for evenings and/or weekends so as not to conflict with work hours for students who maintain employment while earning their degree. Finally, students and interact with professors and classmates through online learning platforms that often allow both electronic communications (e.g., email and discussion boards) and the ability to interact in real-time through videoconferencing or chat rooms.

Many online EdD programs do not require students to attend any campus visits in order to earn their degree. However, some programs incorporate a limited number of on-campus sessions to allow for in-person lectures, seminars, and/or workshops. These campus visits are typically short in length and can be a valuable addition to the online learning experience. If traveling is not an option, students should consult with a program representative prior to submitting an application to determine whether or not campus visits are required.

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Teaching of Languages (TESOL) MATL

Earn your tesol degree online from southern miss, program-at-a-glance (graduate).

Credit Hours:

Total Hours: 33

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Completion Time:

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Special Requirements:

Non-native speakers require an undergraduate degree in the language or equivalent of 30 hours of experience.

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Our online TESOL degree program is offered fully online and is one of the largest programs of its kind in the United States addressing language teachers’ needs. The focus of the MATL is on developing and enhancing knowledge, skills, and theories in language, language acquisition, and language instruction, factors essential for effective teaching and successful learning.

This convenient and affordable online degree brings together world language teachers and teachers-to-be from all parts of the United States and abroad. The University of Southern Mississippi’s large variety of courses are aimed to meet the multi-faceted needs of today’s language teachers. Looking for more education-related degrees? Check out our other fully-online options ! Want more info about this degree ? Our enrollment coaches are standing by to assist you. Click here for more info! This is your life, plus college!

A number of scholarship opportunities are available for online students! Our Online Student Scholarship gives first time, fully online students an opportunity for $500 towards their first semester. To get started with our Online Student Scholarship, or to view our list of available scholarships for which you may qualify, visit our  Student Scholarship page  now!

The Graduate School will be authorizing standardized test waivers to applicants to this program! There is currently no GRE requirement for this degree!

Check out some of the jobs our graduates landed after earning this degree:

• College ESL/EFL Instructor
• Private Corporate ESL/EFL Instructor
• Language Institute Coordinator
• Private School ESL/EFL Teacher
• ESL/EFL Secondary Teacher (prior certification needed)
• ESL/EFL Elementary Teacher (prior certification needed)

What can you do with a TESOL degree?

A TESOL degree helps you develope the skills and knowledge to teach English to speakers of other languages, both in domestic and international settings, giving you the ability to promote cross-cultural communication!

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Course Requirements (33 hours)

Four (4) additional TSL courses (12 hours) Electives 6 hrs.

Additional Note

Please note that the above information is meant to be a guide and is not official. For further information regarding courses for this degree, see the University Bulletin . Please be aware that not all course choices listed in the University Bulletin are available online. However, sufficient online options are available to complete this degree.

Frequently Asked Questions

While this program does not lead to an initial licensure, it does lead to an ESL endorsement if you currently hold a licensure. Licensure requirements and approval are determined by each state’s licensing board. For additional information about professional licensure, please review the Professional Licensure Disclosures web page.

Additional course fees may apply to the online MATL degree. Fees range between $20 – $60.

Yes, you can complete the online TESOL degree program entirely online. It will take approximately 5-6 semesters to do so. We offer courses in the fall, spring, and summer online. There are in-class options as well.

Students are charged in-state tuition for online enrollment and for summer enrollment. To find pricing information,   visit our pricing page . For financial aid information,  view our financial aid page . For detailed tuition information,  visit our business services page .

The University of Southern Mississippi provides a Senior Citizen Tuition Scholarship Program for Mississippi residents age 62 or older. Legal residents of the State of Mississippi age 62 or older may enroll tuition-free in a maximum of six (6) semester hours for the fall or spring term. Courses on all campuses (Online, Hattiesburg, and Gulf Coast) are available to senior citizens on a space available, first come first serve basis.  This scholarship program applies to fall and spring courses only.

To inquire about the availability of this scholarship, contact   Precia Pedersen at [email protected] or the  registrar’s office . 

Yes! To view all the funding resources available to graduate students, please visit the  Graduate Admissions Funding Resources  page.

The online MATL degree program is designed for students who work and want to go to school part-time. We offer at least two courses a semester (fall, spring, and summer).

Students may take up to 9 hours of non-degree work with the school director’s approval. Students will be approved for this option if there are strong indications the student can do well in the courses. Taking courses as a non-degree student does not guarantee admission to the program.

No, the GRE is no longer required for admission to this program.

• Fall – August 1st
• Spring – November 1st
• Summer – April 1st

Yes, it is possible transfer up to 33% of the total credit-hours of appropriate graduate level course work needed to graduate into our online TESOL degree program. Coursework from a completed degree cannot be transferred, however.

The prospective student must complete the Graduate School admission application online and pay the application fee at  http://apps.usm.edu/graduate-school/grad-school-apps/ .

The graduate online TESOL degree program is different from traditional face-to-face course work. There will be required chats and discussion groups that will allow you to be part of an online community. But this type of participation also requires more self-discipline and personal motivation. You may have to make more effort to connect with instructors and fellow graduate students. Keep in mind that graduate school requires a lot more reading and writing, and this is especially true in an online environment. Students should expect to spend a significant amount of time weekly studying, attending online class meetings, and completing projects.

It is recommended that you have a fairly new computer and a high-speed Internet connection. For chat group sessions you will need a headset with a built-in microphone.

Yes, as long as you qualify for the languages in which you would like the dual emphases. A dual-emphasis degree is 45 hours. Please see the Graduate Student Handbook available on request from the program coordinator.

All international students must follow the same application procedures as everyone else. In addition they must take the IELTS or TOEFL to qualify for the program. Please see more the bulletin for details.

Yes, most courses have a chat component in the fall and spring semesters. You would need to be available to chat during those times. Times are listed on SOAR. Teachers can work with you to make up missed chats, if necessary, but keep in mind that chat is included as part of your grade and is considered important for increasing interaction with your classmates and professors. Chat usually occurs once a week and lasts an hour. It occurs either in late afternoon or early evening, making it convenient to working teachers.

Ask professionals (e.g., professors, supervisors) who know your academic and/or professional work to write letters of recommendation for you. Letters of recommendation from former professors and other credentialed academics carry more weight.

Please visit our programs page here: https://online.usm.edu/programs/

Visit  online.usm.edu/military  for more information on how Southern Miss can serve you and your needs. We will help you with funding and scholarship information, admissions, and course enrollment.

If you still have questions, please visit our FAQ page , or take a moment to fill out our form at the bottom of the screen, and we will reach out to you!

Admission Requirements

The Graduate School is now offering standardized test waivers to applicants of this program for this program. There is currently no GRE requirement for this degree!

The Master of Arts in the Teaching of Languages (MATL) is a unique program of professional preparation specifically designed to meet the needs of teachers from elementary and secondary education through the junior and community college levels. Designed to integrate theory and practice, the MATL program focuses on the enhancement of language teaching skills and knowledge about language and language learning.

The MATL is not designed for initial teacher certification or licensure. Applicants from other states should check with their respective state departments of education for specific requirements concerning certification or licensure. The school also offers a program of study for the English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement to a current Mississippi teaching license in any area. Please contact the MATL coordinator for details.

In addition to meeting the  Admission Requirements and Procedures , the master’s program applicant in the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages ( TESOL ) emphasis must present the following items:

• A current resumé.
• A statement of purpose written in English (300-500 words) that explains your professional goals and why you want to pursue graduate study in language teaching. The statement can include particular interests, academic accomplishments, travel abroad, teaching experience, or other relevant preparation.
• For international students whose native language is not English, official scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) are required. Successful applicants should have a score of 83 on the Internet-based test, with no section lower than 19. Information on the TOEFL is available at  http://www.toefl.org . The school will also accept an IELTS score of a 6.5 with no sub-test score below a 6.
• Three Letters of Recommendation

Program Requirements and Academic Policies

Students in the  TESOL  emphasis whose first language is English must meet a foreign language requirement by completing nine hours of undergraduate foreign language study or the equivalent, with an average of “B” or better. The comprehensive examination consists of a successful defense of a portfolio. For other requirements and expectations, see  General Degree Requirements  and  General Academic Information .

The University of Southern Mississippi is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools of Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). That means you can expect a program with the highest standards and quality.

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