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MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) by Web-based Distance Learning

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    MA Part-time: Up to 32 months

Course Description

The development of globalisation brings with it increased importance on the ability to be able to speak English. This in turn provides more career opportunities for those who can teach it.

If you are involved in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and keen to build on your existing knowledge and experience, this online course will enable you to reflect on your own teaching practice/context and improve your career prospects.

Our teaching is informed by leading research and expert tutors. Their work informs the topics you will cover which provide flexibility to explore areas and specialisms of interest to you.

The course is designed to develop your critical understanding of recent developments in TESOL theory and practice. It will prepare you to conduct independent research into teaching and learning. It provides a pathway to doctoral study.

Entry Requirements

2:2 level (or international equivalent). Applicants without a first degree but with an approved, relevant professional qualification and/or substantial teaching experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Minimum of nine months’ full-time classroom English language teaching experience (650 hours of part-time experience).

A personal statement is required that demonstrates both a clear understanding of the course and relevant motivation for pursuing studies in TESOL plus, if possible, details of any relevant professional or work experience in an educational setting.

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Student Destinations

Career destinations for our graduates include counsellors, education advisers, language tutors, primary/secondary teachers and vocational/industrial trainers and instructors.

A number of our graduates are already in employment while undertaking part-time study for professional development in their chosen career.

94.3% of postgraduates from the School of Education secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £28,280.

Module Details

Core modules

  • Dissertation

September starters begin with this module:

  • Language Teaching: Methodology and Curriculum

February starters begin with this module:

  • Understanding Language Learning and the Language Learner

Optional modules

  • Assessment in Language Education
  • Managing Language Teaching and Developing Teachers
  • Materials and Technology in Language Education
  • Teaching Languages to Younger Learners
  • Teaching English for Academic Purposes: Context, Language and Pedagogy

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