How to apply
Applications
In order to apply for a PhD place, we ask that you first submit an application form.
We cannot accept a CV or any other documentation in place of a formal application.
Note that when you complete the application form it is most important that you enter the final overall grade of your degree and not just the grades for each module. Please do not just enter "pass" or "awarded".
Make sure you enclose a personal statement with your application. This should be between 300 and 400 words in length, and cover:
- Relevant details of your academic and education background
- Details of relevant activities you have undertaken, like designing teaching materials, or organising short courses
- How the programme you have applied for suits your needs and what attracts you to it
- How it fits into your future plans
More detailed advice on writing your personal statement
Further information on the application process is available from the Student Recruitment and Admissions Office
Eligibility
Our programmes are open to both home and overseas students. In recent years students have come to the department for postgraduate work from Austria, Botswana, China, Cyprus, Greece, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, the UK and the USA.
Degree requirements:
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UK: 2.1 or above.
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USA: grade point average 3 or above.
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P.R. China: average degree score 80 or above.
Teaching experience requirements:
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One year full-time language teaching experience is required for the MA in Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching.
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One year full-time English language teaching experience is required for the MA in Applied Linguistics for English Language Teaching.
English language proficiency requirements:
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IELTS |
Pearson (PTE) |
TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) |
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MA in Applied Linguistics for English Language Teaching |
7.0 (minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four sub-scores) |
67 - with minimum of 55 in each component |
100 - with minimum 24 for writing, 24 speaking, 22 listening, 22 reading) |
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MA in Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching |
7.0 (minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four sub-scores) |
67 - with minimum of 55 in each component |
100 - with minimum 24 for writing, 24 speaking, 22 listening, 22 reading) |
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MA in Education |
6.5 (minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four sub-scores) |
61 - with minimum of 55 in each component |
92 - with minimum 24 for writing, 24 speaking, 22 listening, 22 reading) |
| MA in Global and International Citizenship Education |
6.5 (minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four sub-scores) |
61 - with minimum of 55 in each component |
92 - with minimum 24 for writing, 24 speaking, 22 listening, 22 reading) |
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MA in Science Education |
6.5 (minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four sub-scores) |
61 - with minimum of 55 in each component |
92 - with minimum 24 for writing, 24 speaking, 22 listening, 22 reading) |
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MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages |
7.0 (minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four sub-scores) |
67 - with minimum of 55 in each component |
100 - with minimum 24 for writing, 24 speaking, 22 listening, 22 reading) |
| MA in Teaching English to Young Learners |
6.5 (minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four sub-scores) |
61 - with minimum of 55 in each component |
92 - with minimum 24 for writing, 24 speaking, 22 listening, 22 reading) |
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MA in Education by research |
6.5 (minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four sub-scores) |
61 - with minimum of 55 in each component |
92 - with minimum 24 for writing, 24 speaking, 22 listening, 22 reading)
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The Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) provides presessional courses which can help students improve their English and meet their language requirements. Continual English language support is also provided throughout as an integral part of the programme. It is also possible to study further languages through the University's Languages for All programme.
Fees
The fee base for the MA in Teaching English to Young Learners (by distance) is slightly different - please enquire for further information.
The University has made provision for home, self-financing, part-time students to pay fees in three termly instalments by standing order from a bank account. For details please contact the Fees Office: +44 (0)1904 322120, fees-office@york.ac.uk
