PhD in English Language Teaching (ELT) | Woldia University

Woldia University · PhD in ELT

College of Social Science and Humanities · Dept. of English Language and Literature

PhD in English Language Teaching

Advancing Research, Innovation and Leadership in English Language Education

A research-intensive doctoral program preparing scholars, teacher educators and academic leaders to transform English language education in Ethiopia and beyond.

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Degree

PhD in ELT

Duration

4 Years, Full-Time

Credits

32 Credit Hours*

Focus

Research, ELT & Ed-Tech

About the Program

A Research-Intensive Doctoral Program

The PhD in ELT prepares advanced researchers, educators and academic leaders to address contemporary challenges in English language education — spanning second language acquisition, curriculum development, teacher education, assessment and technology-enhanced teaching. The program also offers opportunities to explore AI, digital pedagogies, and English for tourism and cross-cultural communication.

Research-Intensive

Original research addressing significant ELT challenges.

Technology & AI

AI, digital pedagogies and technology-enhanced ELT.

Teacher Education

Professional development and academic leadership.

Curriculum

Curriculum Snapshot

Component	Credits
Coursework — 8 courses (SLA, Research Methods, Curriculum Development, Teacher Education, Assessment, Technology & Innovation, Research Seminars I–II)	20
Doctoral Dissertation (registered across six semesters)	12
Total Program Credits	32

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Research Areas

Second Language Acquisition

Language Teacher Education

Curriculum & Materials Development

Language Testing & Assessment

Technology-Enhanced Learning

AI in Language Education

Applied Linguistics

English for Tourism & Cross-Cultural Communication

Admission

Who Can Apply?

Qualification — relevant Master’s degree (MA/M.Ed. in TEFL/ELT, English & Literature, Linguistics, or a related field).
NGAT — pass the Ministry of Education National Graduate Admission Test for doctoral programs.
Entrance Evaluation — University-administered evaluation, recommendations and a research concept note.
University Requirements — fulfill applicable Woldia University postgraduate admission requirements.

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Program Coordinator

Contact the Program

Dr. Abdurahman Ahmed Endris

Associate Professor · PhD Program Coordinator

Emailabdurahman2018@wldu.edu.et / abduahmed64@gmail.com

Phone+251 91 342 8729

OfficeDepartment of English Language and Literature, Woldia University

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