The MA in TEFL at Bilkent University is a rigorous, thesis-based graduate programme that engages students deeply with English language teaching as a field of scholarly inquiry and professional practice. Through advanced research training, academic writing, and sustained engagement with contemporary scholarship in applied linguistics and language education, the programme academically demanding to deepen students’ understanding of English language teaching through rigorous research, academic inquiry, and the development of practical pedagogical expertise. Grounded in current work in applied linguistics and language education, the program prepares practising and aspiring educators to examine theory, research, and pedagogy critical, systematically and independently.
With its strong emphasis on methodological awareness, research design, academic argumentation, and thesis-based study, the program develops educators who are able to investigate complex questions in the field, respond thoughtfully to changing educational contexts, and contribute to the field as informed scholars and practitioners.
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Bilkent University, G Building, Bilkent 06800 Ankara