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ET5541 Being a Doctoral Researcher

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Available only to students enrolled on the PhD with integrated studies in TESOL programme

Planned timetable

Lectures: 2-4pm Mon, Tues Tutorials: 11:30am-1pm Thurs

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr X M Ngo

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Xuan Minh Ngo

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

ET5541 Being a Doctoral Researcher is a core module in the taught phase of the Integrated PhD in TESOL, designed to support students鈥� transition into doctoral-level study. The module introduces key concepts, methodological approaches, and criteria for evaluating research in TESOL. Through lectures, discussion, and practical activities, students develop foundational research knowledge and critical skills required for the research phase of the iPhD TESOL programme.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisites

YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU TAKE ET5505 OR PASS ET5505

Assessment pattern

100% coursework

Re-assessment

100% coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 lectures (X5 weeks), 1 tutorial (X5 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

28

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

125

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Apply appropriate concepts and terminology to discuss research topics, designs, and methods in TESOL scholarship.
  • Critically evaluate TESOL research studies based on relevant quality criteria.
  • Analyse and synthesise research literature to identify key findings, methodological trends, and gaps in a selected TESOL topic.
  • Demonstrate awareness of the expectations of doctoral-level research in TESOL.
  • Communicate research effectively using appropriate oral and written formats.