MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Applied Linguistics

OVERVIEW

This rich and exciting course blends research into recent developments in the industry with hands on opportunities to develop your practical skills and your employability.

Interactive sessions are delivered by industry experts and key researchers. They include lectures and student-centred learning methodology such as discussions, debates and role-play to stimulate learning and demonstrate modern TESOL practice.

Right now, there’s a demand for skilled communicators ready to work in culturally diverse environments. It’s a demand our graduates are equipped to meet. Study with us and you can follow in the footsteps of former students pursuing careers around the world in schools, language schools and university language centres as managers, teacher trainers and consultants – to name but a few.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Our practical MA TESOL and Applied Linguistics provides a global opportunity for career development for new and experienced teachers alike. On completion of this course, you will be well-placed to become professionally involved in fields including:

• Teaching English, or to become a teacher trainer
• School manager
• Educational adviser
• Consultant
• Materials developer
• Exam writer

Graduates from the course are now working in a variety of educational settings including:

• Language schools
• Colleges
• Primary schools
• Secondary schools
• Government organisations internationally.

Others have undertaken further studies and training, which have included either a higher research degree or other teaching diplomas. This programme will also prepare students for further study at PhD level.