MPhil in English Language Education

Short description
One-and-a-half-year research-intensive MPhil program focused on advancing scholarly competence in English Language Education through inquiry, publication, and specialization in ELT research and practice.

Description
Three-semester structure integrating core research foundations, specialized coursework, and a dissertation or publication-based research pathway. Program targets English language professionals seeking deeper theoretical grounding, methodological expertise, and the ability to research, design, implement, and evaluate ELT programs. Emphasis on identifying research problems, critical literature engagement, paradigm-sensitive research design, and transformative educational practice in English language teaching and learning.

Curricular structure (table)

Features
• Research-focused advanced degree with strong methodological grounding
• Market-oriented and aligned with contemporary ELT research needs
• Emphasis on critical literature review, research ethics, and professional writing
• Option to complete through dissertation or publication route
• Focus on developing leaders capable of transforming ELT practices
• Enhancement of lifelong learning ethos and flexible scholarly problem-solving

Fee
• Tentative: NPR 383,000

Eligibility
• Master’s degree in English Language Education, English Literature, Linguistics, Language Studies, or related fields
• Minimum 50% or CGPA 3.0 on a 4-point scale
• Research publications desirable but not mandatory

Admission process
• Application screening
• Evaluation of academic background and research readiness
• Entrance assessments and/or interviews as required by KUSoEd
• Supervisor allocation and topic alignment

Job prospects
• ELT researcher
• University/college lecturer
• ELT curriculum and materials specialist
• Teacher educator and trainer
• Education program evaluator
• Consultant in language policy, pedagogy, or assessment
• Research scholar progressing toward PhD