Declan Flanagan

I have an extensive interdisciplinary academic background spanning humanities, social research, education, and applied linguistics. Qualifications include a PhD in Education and Health Studies, an MSc in TESOL and Applied Linguistics, an MSc in Applied Social Research (qualitative, quantitative, and research design), an MA (research) in Humanities focussing on globalisation and education, a PGCE (primary), and a CELTA from the University of Cambridge. Academic foundations were established through a BA (Hons) in American Literature and History.

Professionally, I have significant experience in teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), English as an Additional Language (EAL), English for Academic Purposes (EAP), and in international education. Since 2019, I have worked as an EAP senior lecturer and PhD mentor at Queen’s University Belfast, supporting international and multilingual students in higher education. In addition, I am a lecturer in applied languages and intercultural studies at Dublin City University, delivering English language and undergraduate/postgraduate intercultural modules.