英语教学研究博士

专业介绍

就业前景

入学与成绩要求

入学条件

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. TOEFL exams taken before 21 January 2026: 95 overall with 21 in reading, 20 in writing, 21 in listening and 23 in speaking. TOEFL exams taken after 21 January 2026: 5 overall with no less than 4.5 in any band. 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, University of Stirling International Study Centre 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 .

本科背景要求

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预科背景要求

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成绩要求

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平均分要求

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雅思要求

7.0

文书与其他要求

文书要求

500字以内

文书建议

Should be written as a reflective essay No more than 500 words (no longer than one page of A4) Follow a logical structure – capture the reader’s attention with your introduction, then give details of your experience and desire for studying the particular course. End by telling us why you are the right candidate for the course. Break up the essay with headings e.g. Why this course, My experience, Career aspirations Use clear language and keep your sentences short Use correct grammar and spelling

特殊PS要求

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ATAS

否

个人陈述

是

在线推荐信

是