English Language Education and English Literature (Part-time) (ProfDoc)
The Professional Doctorate Programme offers English language professionals an opportunity to gain a research qualification at doctoral level linked to their area of work or professional expertise.
A professional doctorate is equivalent to a more traditional PhD by Research in terms of the original contribution to knowledge a candidate is expected to make in a given field, but it involves a taught part in addition to the advanced research each student undertakes.
Students on this programme complete six modules covering the areas English language education, literature and linguistics, before embarking on a research project related to their professional interests and experience.
Course details
- Part-time
- On-campus
- English
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
During the taught part (Part 1, Year 1) of the programme, a student studies six modules covering English language education, literature and linguistics.
All modules are worth 30 credits (180 credits in total) and are assessed through coursework assignments.
Part 2 of the programme (worth 360 credits) is a period of supervised advanced research (Years 2 and 3) leading to the submission of a research portfolio, including a research dissertation of 60,000 words, at the end of Year 3.
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Ratings and Rankings
Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Accommodation
Lampeter Accommodation
Our Lampeter accommodation is based on our Lampeter Campus, meaning you are never far from what is happening on campus. We have a variety of different options open to our students which will suit all budgets.
Further information
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The normal minimum entry requirement for applicants for the degree of Professional Doctorate is an upper second class honours degree or a Master’s degree relevant to the proposed programme awarded by a UK or other recognised University or higher education institution, or by the Council for National Academic Awards (CNAA).
At least three years of recent and relevant work experience are desirable. Every application will be assessed on its own merits.
English Language Requirements for International Students:
IELTS equivalent of 6.0 or higher overall with all component parts at 5.5 or higher.
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All modules are assessed through a variety of coursework assignments which may include essays, presentations, textual analysis and exercises, book reviews, case studies and other assignments.
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Extra costs to be borne by the student
As an institution, we seek to continually enhance the student experience and as a result, additional costs may be incurred by the student on activities that will add value to their education. Where possible these costs will be kept to a minimum with additional activities being optional.Field trips and placement costs
Field trips may be offered to students, which are optional. Costs for UK trips will be provided at the beginning of the academic year. Students undertaking placements will incur travel, living and possibly accommodation costs.Research costs
Costs related to the research thesis in Part 2 of the programme have to be borne by the student. The University operates several scholarships and bursary schemes to help cover research costs. -
You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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Graduates of this programme have a wide range of career opportunities, including
- Teaching in Higher Education
- teaching English as a second language
- English for Academic Purposes
- Media and communications, journalism
- Publishing
The University’s Careers Service provides specialist support to enhance students’ career and employment opportunities during the course and after graduation.