Undergraduate degree, 2:1 or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as English Language, Linguistics or Education with a substantial English component
International pre-masters programme, Pre-masters from our International Pathway College
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:
IELTS, 7.0, minimum 6.0 in each component
C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, 185, minimum 169 in each component
Duolingo, 120, minimum 100 in each component
LanguageCert, C1 Expert High Pass with 33/50 in each component
PTE Academic, 67, minimum 55 in each component
TOEFL, 96, minimum 21 in each component
Trinity ISE III, Distinction in all components
Extend your knowledge of the processes that underpin and facilitate language learning
You'll learn about new developments in applied linguistics research and will be able to reflect on these in light of your own practical expertise.
This course is designed for those with experience of teaching English as a second language.
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Modules
You will take a total of 180 credits, including core modules, option modules and a dissertation, which you will complete as part of the Independent Study Module.
Core modules
You will take core modules which may include:
Language for Education
Teaching and Learning Language
Research Methods for Education I: Researching Questions
Research Methods for Education II: Researching Answers
Option modules
You will take at least one option module from a list similar to the following:
Teaching English for Academic Purposes
Teaching World Englishes
Testing and Assessment in English Language Teaching
Your second option module can come from a list similar to the following:
Bilingualism
Cross-linguistic Influences in Second Language Acquisition
Intercultural Communication in Education
Language Curriculum Design and Evaluation
Psychology of Language and Language Learning
Technology Enhanced Learning and Teaching
Topics in Second Language Acquisition
English teacher
Language instructor
Manager of research & development within an educational institution
Teacher trainer
Research assistant
Private tutor
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
