Doctoral Program in Applied Linguistics

     This doctoral program aims at providing postgraduate students with indepth knowledge in Applied Linguistics, educational theory and research skills. Graduates of this program will be well-equipped to pursue careers as researchers, teachers, assessment specialists, educational consultants, curriculum developers and leaders in educational institutions, language teaching centres and socio-economic sectors. They will have the expertise to shape effective language teaching and assessment practices and contribute to the advancement of global communication in a globalised world.

    The program has potential benefits for the socio-economic sector, especially in the context of ESP. By exploring how technology can effectively be integrated into ESP instruction, the project can contribute to the development of customized language instruction that aligns with the communicative needs of different professional sectors (such as industry, tourism, business). The course aims to equip ESP learners and professionals with the necessary linguistic and digital communication skills to engage in international interactions. This can enhance learners language skills and make them more ready for jobs requiring English proficiency in todays globalised world, hence, benefiting socio-economic sectors.