Master of Philosophy in TESOL

Definition

The term ‘M.Phil’ stands for ‘Master of Philosophy’, which is a research-oriented Master’s program. Unlike other Master’s programs, M.Phil trains students in research from the outset. The M.Phil program assists students in not only mastering scientific research methodologies but also in accessing and acquiring specific knowledge in a comprehensive way.

Master of Philosophy in TESOL (M.Phil in TESOL) from the Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) is a dual degree program. After graduation, students will receive 2 Master’s qualifications from the LRN and the Université Libérale de Paris.

How is M.Phil recognized globally?

M.Phil is classified based on the National Qualifications Framework:

M.Phil is recognized as a Master Level on the qualifications system, with the following:

• Level 7 (Master Level) in UK Qualifications Framework – NQF
• Second-Cycle (Master Level) in European Qualifications Framework – EQF
• Level 9 (Masters Degree by Research) in Australian Qualifications Framework – AQF
• In the United States, only the top universities offer the M.Phil program, which is accredited at the Master’s level where an M.Phil is trained as a Ph.D. but has not gone through the thesis defence procedure. M.Phil students typically get a Ph.D. after successfully defending their thesis.

M.Phil is classified based on academic level:

• Although the title is Master, M.Phil is ranked above all other Master programs and in between Master and Doctorate.
• The higher ranking than other Master’s programs is due to the fact that, as required by various European education systems, students can only participate in M.Phil if they already hold a Master’s degree or Level 7 EQF.
• In some universities, students are allowed to enrol in M. Phil and Ph.D programs both at the same time.

Who is a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) for?

Because M.Phil is research-oriented right from the start, the program is a good fit for the following student categories:

• Lecturers
• Science Specialists
• Consultants and Policymakers
• Students who plan to pursue a Ph.D. from the start can use their M.Phil results to broaden and achieve a Ph.D degree.
• Experienced specialists desire to turn their ideas into research and scientific journals.

What’s in the curriculum of M.Phil in TESOL?

The curriculum of the M.Phil program is the same as that of the Ph.D program, which includes:

• Research Proposal
• Literature Review
• Design Research
• Data Analytics

What are the requirements?

• Because M.Phil is the highest academic level Master’s degree, enrolment in the M.Phil program requires a minimum of university degrees from approved and reputable universities.
• Certain universities also need special requirements such as career orientation, research draft, or having completed particular majors at level 7 (Master’s) in EQF.

Distinction in Learning Method:

The term ‘M.Phil’ stands for ‘Master of Philosophy’, a research-oriented Master’s program. Unlike other Master’s programs, M.Phil trains students in research from the outset. The M.Phil program assists students not only in mastering scientific research methodologies but also in comprehensively accessing and acquiring specific knowledge.

Distinction in Degrees – two independent qualifications:

• The LRN Level 7 Diploma in TESOL.
• Master of Philosophy in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (M. Phil in TESOL) from Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U)

The Université Libérale de Paris is the only university that permits M.Phil students to access the materials from Master’s and Master of Sciences programs. Students can use these programs’ materials to expand their specialized knowledge and support the research process.

The Dual Degree in Master of Philosophy in TESOL (M.Phil in TESOL) program is an applied research-oriented program in which students will study research courses and conduct research step by step with guidance and supervision from the instructor.

The program length is 1.5 years. Students have the opportunity to learn in live classes with support from online tutors and lecturers.

List of Units:

• Develop research approaches in a suitable context (30 credits)
• Literature Review (30 credits)
• Design Research (30 credits)
• Data Analytics for Research (30 credits)

After the completion of all Units, students will move to Thesis Phase.

Master’s Thesis Phase (60 credits)

• Thesis (60 credits)
• Thesis Defense

The Thesis of M.Phil in TESOL will focus on the development of solutions and knowledge in the education industry.

Upon completion of the Dual Degree in Master of Philosophy in TESOL, students can:

1. Conduct research in an educational and linguistic environment

• Examine the significance, practicability, and researchability of an educational problem that needs to be focused on.
• Develop and modify research objectives to suit orientation, research goals, and time constraints.
• Analyze, examine alternatives, and make appropriate research decisions.

2. Be capable of collecting, classifying, and selecting theoretical underpinnings for TESOL Philosophy research topics

• Collect theoretical foundations relating to educational and linguistic philosophy research areas.
• Classify and develop a theoretical foundation structure for educational and linguistic research topics.

3. Be capable of designing a complete research

• Know how to conduct a literature review and pick relevant studies to support the proposed research.
• Design research in accordance with the research objectives, questions, and time frame.
• Adjust the chosen research approach while keeping research ethics and feasibility in mind.

4. Be capable of forming a research proposal and completing research.

• Consider theoretical foundations and research models when developing research questions.
• Build research to international standards by writing a thorough Master’s Thesis with a major in TESOL Philosophy.
• Understand how to present your study to a scientific panel.
• The ability to persuade and argue

The Université Libérale de Paris is the only university that permits M.Phil students to access the whole curriculum, learning contents of Master and Master of Sciences programs. Students can use these courses’ materials to expand their specialised knowledge and support the research process.

All teaching materials for the Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Level 7 EQF) are posted on the Learning Management System (LMS), and only M.Phil in TESOL students at the Université Libérale de Paris have access to these materials.

List of accessible learning/teaching materials:

• Contemporary Issues in Education: Theory, Policy and Practice (20 credits)
• The Management of Educational Change (20 credits)
• Managing Effective Intercultural Communication and Perspectives (20 credits)
• Pedagogy and Practice in Education (20 credits)
• Leading Reflective Practice in Education (20 credits)
• Research Methods in Education (20 credits)
• Teaching Reading and Writing (20 credits)
• Teaching Listening and Speaking (20 credits)
• Language Assessment and Testing (20 credits)

With the support of learning resources, students of the M.Phil program have the opportunity to gain knowledge from the Master and Master of Sciences programs and research capabilities from the M.Phil program, both at the same time.

Entry requirements

Besides the entry requirements, admission also considers the candidate’s suitability before joining the program to ensure that they can comprehend and benefit from participating.

Entry requirements ought to meet one of the following criteria:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a major. The appraisal procedures will be carried out by a partner of Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) for domestic universities that do not have international accreditation.
• Completion of EQF system level 6 or comparable. Level 6 Diplomas must be issued by accredited institutions.

Université Libérale de Paris does not accept entrance degrees from fraudulent universities, Diploma Mills universities, or accredited by discredited accrediting agencies.

English requirements

• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent
• IELTS 5.5; Speaking and writing must be 5.5 or equivalent.

In the absence of an English certificate, the Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) and its partner will perform an internal English test and evaluate each candidate.

Notice

The Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) reserves the right to decide whether to accept or not to accept based on the requirements of the accredited body and Paris-U’s global acceptance criteria.

As a liberal arts university, helping students to freely choose and quickly switch to promptly adapt to changes in the working environment is one of the significant goals.

When participating in the Master of Philosophy in TESOL (M.Phil in TESOL) program of the Université Libérale de Paris, students can transfer to a Master of Philosophy degree of another major in 6 months without retaking the courses.

List of programs eligible for transfer:

• M.Phil in Logistics & SCM
• M.Phil in Management
• M.Phil in Public Administration
• M.Phil in International Relations
• M.Phil in Hospitality Management
• M.Phil in Education

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Notice:

• Students are official students of the Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U).
• Whether studying full-time in France or through hybrid/online learning, all modes of training adhere to the same quality and standards.
  
• The program is taught 100% in English. The Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) does not apply the training system for programs taught in French within France. Our higher education programs are different from the French National Curricula and Programmes leading to French Government university qualifications, which fall under the French Public Higher Education sector.
• Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) is a private, liberal university in France and is not affiliated with the French public education system or the French government.
• Fees and scholarship policies (if any) are subject to change or termination without prior notice.
• The London Academy of Sciences Diploma is an independent qualification earned after the End-Point Assessment (EPA) process. This diploma is for recognition only at the professional level. The London Academy of Sciences Diploma is an accredited professional qualification that is not part of the Ofqual system and is not transferable to other academic degrees that are not recognized by LAS.

Disclaimer:

• The Université Libérale de Paris only grants degrees and recognises academic results when students fully meet academic requirements, financial regulations, academic discipline, and other regulations.
• In the event of breach of commitment, absence without notice, or refusal to continue the program without prior notice, Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) reserves the right to refuse admission, withdraw support, cancel student status, and not reimbursement of tuition and fees.
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• Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) does not guarantee salary increases, promotions, new job opportunities, or job acceptance after graduation.
• While there are regulations regarding cross-recognition and equivalence of qualifications, each country, organization, and entity reserves the right to receive and recognize its own degrees. Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) does not guarantee the automatic recognition of degrees during the diploma and certificate usage process, including transcripts, from Paris-U and other institutions. Our partners and Université Libérale de Paris also do not guarantee or support the process of recognizing equivalent qualifications (if any).
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