University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
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Course contact details
Postgraduate Research Admissions - Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Email:fah-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk
Phone:023 8059 7433
Applied Linguistics: English Language Teaching (Research)
- PhD with Integrated Study
- 5 Years
- Full-time
- 22/09/2025
- Postgraduate
- Avenue Campus
Course summary
This integrated PhD course in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching is ideal for all those looking to either establish and design English language teaching programmes, teach English as a second language, or continue an academic career in language and linguistics education.
Modules
Optional modules include: Assessment of Language Proficiency; Autonomy and Individualisation in Language Learning; English as a World Language; Language and Society; Autonomy and Individualisation in Language Learning.
For a full list of modules please visit: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/humanities/postgraduate/research_degrees/degrees/integrated_phd_applied_linguistics_english_language_teaching.page
Assessment method
Coursework, advanced skills portfolio, thesis (max. 75,000 words), viva voce
How to apply
International applicants
English language: Band C, IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.
Entry requirements
First or Upper Second class Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject (other qualifications are also considered).
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no component below 6.5 |
All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.
Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Sponsorship information
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page
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