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Master of Philosophy in Education (Research in Second Language Education) at University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This pathway in Research in Second Language Education course adopts a broad definition of the term "second language education". It considers issues relating to the teaching and learning of languages in schools and communities as well as issues relating to the teaching of English as a second, foreign, or additional language across the world. A special feature of the course is its broad-based training which enables students to combine linguistic and social analysis in their research.

Faculty: School of the Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: Faculty of Education  |  Duration: 9 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Thesis / Dissertation The dissertation is up to 15,000 words in length and submitted in June.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a Good II.i Honours Degree. This route is intended for applicants with a background in foreign language education. You will typically have a good honours degree in a foreign language or applied linguistics. Some prior professional involvement in an aspect of the field of L2 education is preferred (for instance, in teaching, assessment or teacher training). English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 19,776 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 46,128 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 9 months full-time

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