Dr. Farah Akbar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Farah Akbar is a Senior Lecturer in Language Education at the University of Edinburgh, having joined the Language Education team in January 2015. With a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Essex, she has previously taught at the University of Southampton. Her research interests focus on language learning and teaching, specifically in decolonising the curriculum, teacher identity, assessment literacy, evaluation design, instructional materials, and community building in higher education. Farah is also passionate about issues of race, equality, diversity, and inclusion. Her teaching involves postgraduate courses such as Language Learner, TESOL Methodology, Evaluation Design, and Research Methods. She is open to PhD supervision inquiries and currently supervises several PhD students, supporting their research in diverse areas of language education. Farah's work has contributed to various project initiatives including the PTAS Student Experience Grant, and she is actively engaged in community-based projects that enhance student learning experiences.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Marketing