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TESOL and Applied Linguistics


Degrees Available



MA Full-time

Suitable for International Students?

Yes

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
MA

201/13:

Home / EU: £4,900 TOTAL - split as follows:

  • Fee per 20-credit module: TBC - at least £480
  • Project dissertation: TBC - at least £1,440

International: £11,000 TOTAL - split as follows:

  • Fee per 20-credit module: TBC - at least £1,130
  • Project dissertation: TBC - at least £3,390

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)

 Full-time 1 year
September - August

Course Introduction

This course is designed to develop yourself as an English language teaching professional such as teaching English as a foreign or second language, improve your career prospects in teaching, management and administration, or develop your research interests in the field of TESOL and Applied Linguistics

Click for more information about the course.

Course Syllabus

Modules 2011/12: (C) = Core (O) = Option

Semester 1 (60 Credits – 3 x (C) Modules OR 2 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Module for students with 2 years' teaching experience):

  • Grammatical Structure of Modern English (20 Credits) (C)
  • Second Language Acquisition and Teaching Methodologies (20 Credits) (C)
  • The Theory of TESOL Practice† (20 Credits) (C)
  • Language in its Social Context (20 Credits) (O)
  • Spoken English (20 Credits) (O)

Semester 2 (70 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules and 2 x (O) Modules):

  • Discourse Analysis and Stylistics (20 Credits) (C)
  • Research Skills in Applied Linguistics (10 Credits) (C)
  • ICT and Language Teaching (20 Credits) (O)
  • Materials Development (20 Credits) (O)
  • Sociolinguistic Perspectives of English Language Teaching (20 Credits) (O)

End of Semester 2 onwards (50 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):

  • Dissertation (50 Credits) (C)

 †Optional for students with 2 years' teaching experience

MA Part-time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
MA

2012/13:

Home / EU:

  • Fee per 20-credit module: TBC - at least £480
  • Project dissertation: TBC - at least £1,440

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)

 Part-time Up to 5 years
September

Course Introduction

This course is designed to develop yourself as an English language teaching professional such as teaching English as a foreign or second language, improve your career prospects in teaching, management and administration, or develop your research interests in the field of TESOL and Applied Linguistics

Click for more information about the course.

Course Syllabus

2011/12: (C) = Core (O) = Option

Stage 1 (60 Credits – 3 x (C) Modules OR 2 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Module for students with 2 years' teaching experience):

  • Grammatical Structure of Modern English (20 Credits) (C)
  • Second Language Acquisition and Teaching Methodologies (20 Credits) (C)
  • The Theory of TESOL Practice† (20 Credits) (C)
  • Language in its Social Context (20 Credits) (O)
  • Spoken English (20 Credits) (O)

Stage 2 (70 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules and 2 x (O) Modules):

  • Discourse Analysis and Stylistics (20 Credits) (C)
  • Research Skills in Applied Linguistics (10 Credits) (C)
  • ICT and Language Teaching (20 Credits) (O)
  • Materials Development (20 Credits) (O)
  • Sociolinguistic Perspectives of English Language Teaching (20 Credits) (O)

Stage 3 (50 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):

  • Dissertation (50 Credits) (C)

 †Optional for students with 2 years' teaching experience

MEd Full-time

Suitable for International Students?

Yes

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
MEd

2012/13:

Home / EU: £4,900 TOTAL - split as follows:

  • Fee per 20-credit module: TBC - at least £480
  • Project dissertation: TBC - at least £1,440

International: £10,100 TOTAL - split as follows:

  • Fee per 20-credit module: TBC - at least £1,130
  • Project dissertation: TBC - at least £3,390

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)

 Full-time 12 months
September - August

Course Introduction

This course is designed to develop yourself as an English language teaching professional such as teaching English as a foreign or second language, improve your career prospects in teaching, management and administration, or develop your research interests in the field of TESOL and Applied Linguistics

Click for more information about the course.

Course Syllabus

2011/12: (C) = Core (O) = Option

Semester 1 (60 Credits – 3 x (C) Modules OR 2 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Module for students with 2 years' teaching experience):

  • Grammatical Structure of Modern English (20 Credits) (C) 
  • Second Language Acquisition and Teaching Methodologies (20 Credits) (C) 
  • The Theory of TESOL Practice† (20 Credits) (C) 
  • Language in its Social Context (20 Credits) (O) 
  • Spoken English (20 Credits) (O)

Semester 2 (70 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules and 2 x (O) Modules):

  • Discourse Analysis and Stylistics (20 Credits) (C) 
  • Research Skills in Applied Linguistics (10 Credits) (C) 
  • ICT and Language Teaching (20 Credits) (O) 
  • Materials Development (20 Credits) (O) 
  • Sociolinguistic Perspectives of English Language Teaching (20 Credits) (O)

End of Semester 2 onwards (50 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):

  • Dissertation (50 Credits) (C)

 †Optional for students with 2 years' teaching experience

MEd Part-time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
MEd

2012/13:

Home / EU:

  • Fee per 20-credit module: TBC - at least £480
  • Project dissertation: TBC - at least £1,440

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)

 Part-time Up to 5 years
September

Course Introduction

This course is designed to develop yourself as an English language teaching professional such as teaching English as a foreign or second language, improve your career prospects in teaching, management and administration, or develop your research interests in the field of TESOL and Applied Linguistics

Click for more information about the course.

Course Syllabus

2011/12: (C) = Core (O) = Option

Stage 1 (60 Credits – 3 x (C) Modules OR 2 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Module for students with 2 years' teaching experience):

  • Grammatical Structure of Modern English (20 Credits) (C)
  • Second Language Acquisition and Teaching Methodologies (20 Credits) (C)
  • The Theory of TESOL Practice† (20 Credits) (C)
  • Language in its Social Context (20 Credits) (O)
  • Spoken English (20 Credits) (O)

Stage 2 (70 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules and 2 x (O) Modules):

  • Discourse Analysis and Stylistics (20 Credits) (C)
  • Research Skills in Applied Linguistics (10 Credits) (C)
  • ICT and Language Teaching (20 Credits) (O)
  • Materials Development (20 Credits) (O)
  • Sociolinguistic Perspectives of English Language Teaching (20 Credits) (O)

Stage 3 (50 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):

  • Dissertation (50 Credits) (C)

 †Optional for students with 2 years' teaching experience

Special Features

  • Accessible tutors
  • A friendly, supportive environment
  • A focus on teaching and on small groups
  • A dedicated learning/socialising space for International/TESOL students
  • A programme of language support and social events
  • Varied assessment methods, relevant to teaching and research such as: essays; a research project; a lesson plan; text analysis; syllabus design; course book evaluation; materials compilation project
  • Options in both practical and more theoretical areas to cater for varied interests
  • A reputation for high standards.

Entry Requirements

  • A first degree or
  • A professional qualification and evidence of advanced professional standing and experience in EFL
  • Normally two years' recent experience in an appropriate context

Level of English Required

IELTS at 6.5 or the equivalent, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

[Full information on our General English Language Requirements]

Student Quotes

  • “I found the teaching on the MA TESOL and Applied Linguistics course to be above and beyond my expectations, I would recommend the course to anyone." - Tom Ewens - 2009/10

 

Contact Details

School of Lifelong Education and Development Admissions Office

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