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EdD TESOL

“The EdD program has not only equipped me with educational and pedagogical skills, but has also fostered my academic competency which enables me to be more self-initiated, self-directed, and selfevaluated in educational research.” Joseph, EdD Student

“In the passing year, a number of module tutors have illustrated to me their brilliant teaching including their pedagogical skills. Such increased awareness has stimulated me to reflect on my role as a lecturer and to carry my new awareness and understandings into my classroom.” Kwan-Nin, EdD student

“The staff and tutors are friendly, encouraging and very helpful, and the resources at Queen’s University are excellent. The modules have helped me integrate qualitative and quantitative methods for research purposes. The learning journey in Belfast is worth taking, and studying at Queen’s is rewarding.” Gregory, EdD student

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EdD TESOL leaflet 

The Doctorate in Education (EdD) TESOL, which is a combination of both taught and research elements, is specifically aimed at professionals engaged in English language teacher education. We offer a wide range of taught modules in the areas of research methods (three compulsory), TESOL (three compulsory), education policy, education management and professional development.

Aims - by the end of the course, students should be able to:

  • Critically evaluate the research findings of published, empirical studies.
  • Make use of appropriate research methods to conduct educational research
  • Design small-scale, class-based research projects to investigate the local context

Course organisation - a sample timetable for the EdD TESOL programme 2013-2016 is given below. 

Timeline

Place

Modules or Workshops

June 2013

Asia/Belfast

First TESOL module

August 2013
December 2014

Belfast

Research modules, 3 TESOL specific modules and elective modules

January 2015
December 2015

Asia/Belfast

Dissertation

January 2016
September 2016

Asia/Belfast

Dissertation

 

Structure
Research Modules
TESOL Modules
Optional Modules
The EdD TESOL comprises nine taught doctoral modules (of which four must be research modules and three must be TESOL modules) and a research dissertation in the area of TESOL. The research dissertation has the same level of challenge and high standards as a PhD but is approximately half the scale (40,000 words).  Each module is assessed by one 5000 word assignment. Applicants may be considered for credit transfer of Masters degrees that have been completed within the last 10 years - in some cases applicants will be entitled to omit up to two modules.   The application form for credit transfer can be found here.  The dissertation is assessed by an oral examination (a viva-voce).

 

There are three stages to each EdD taught module which covers a four month period. The first stage is pre-reading. The second stage is attendance for the intensive teaching, normally over a consecutive period of two and a half days. The third stage involves the completion and submission of an assignment, normally within three months of the last date of the taught module.

All EdD students must complete four research modules. The research methods modules are:

  • Educational Research: An Overview (compulsory)
  • Quantitative Research: Methods, Data and Theory (compulsory)
  • Qualitative Research: Methods, Data and Theory (compulsory)
  • Narrative and Arts-based Research Approaches
  • Experimental Methods in Educational Research
  • The Professional as Researcher
  • Survey Methods in Education
  • Philosophical and Ethical Issues in Educational Research
  • Researching Children and Young People in Educational Settings

 

TESOL modules - EdD TESOL students also complete the three TESOL modules. The TESOL modules are:
  • An Introduction to Doctoral Level Study in TESOL
  • TESOL: Issues in Language Learning
  • TESOL: Discourse and Pedagogy
In addition to the research modules students can choose from the following menu of modules:
  • Assessment and Testing: Concepts and Issues
  • Education and the Law
  • Education in Divided Societies: contribution to social cohesion
  • Educational Special Needs: Policy and Partnerships for inclusion
  • Leadership
  • The International Human Right to Education: Concepts and Issues  
Course Information 
Director of Doctoral Research Centre: Professor Jannette Elwood
EdD TESOL Tutor: Dr Caroline Linse
Closing date: 26 April 2013
Credits/CATS: Taught modules 270 D Points and Dissertation 270 D Points
   
Full time: 3.5 years
Fees:

International students commencing in 2011-2012 (June 2012)-£1055 per module and then a total of £9495 for the dissertation (payable as two sums of £4747.50 in years 2 & 3).

2012-13 Fees to be confirmed.

 

Entrance Requirements and Application Procedure 

EdD TESOL applicants should normally hold a recognised primary degree or its equivalent and a Masters degree. Evidence of these qualifications must be presented at the time of application. Performance profiles (grades etc.) may also normally be required to ensure suitability of the candidate for doctoral study. Applicants will normally be expected to have at least five years full-time, professional experience at a senior level in a field of work related to Education.  Participants who have been accepted on to the EdD TESOL programme will be required to enrol and attend an induction session prior to their first module.

The Application procedure can be be found here.

International Students - Non-native speakers should present IELTS level 6.5 (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each element) or TOEFL ibt (internet based test) with overall score of 90 and individual elements 17 listening, 18 readling, 20 speaking and 17 writing. 

Further Information - For general information on applying to and studying at Queen’s as an International Student  please refer to International Students.