English Language for TEFL BA (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Bangor

£ 11,750 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bangor (Wales)

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    September

English is an important language socially, politically and economically. It is a World language, with an estimated 1,500 million speakers worldwide, which in turn leads to an increased need for people who are qualified to teach English internationally. This course will teach you about linguistics, with a particular focus on English, and in your third year you will focus specifically on modules relating to teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), which will begin you on the path to become qualified as an instructor of English.

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Location

Start date

Bangor (Gwynedd)
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LL57 2DG

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course


The course aims to enable understudies to: Students will demonstrate familiarity with the core areas of linguistics

Students will develop knowledge of basic terminology and techniques for the analysis of natural language.

Students will achieve a basic understanding of a wide range of topics in the study of natural language.

Students will develop a basic ability to analyse natural language data, and to carry out phonetic transcription.

Students will develop the ability to plan and write an academic essay, plan and prepare an oral presentation,and to prepare appropriately and effectively for examinations.


A degree from the School of Linguistics and English Language equips you with knowledge and skills which will open many doors for you when choosing a career.

Our courses in Child Language Acquisition, Speech and Language Disorders offer a good foundation for those who wish to pursue postgraduate training in speech and language therapy in order to qualify as a speech and language therapist.
Our courses on English Grammar and Child Language Acquisition offer a good foundation for those who wish to pursue a PGCE (teacher training qualification).
Courses in Teaching English as a foreign Language are invaluable for those who wish to teach English Overseas.

300 260 points or equivalent, no specific subjects required
We consider mature students and Access students with non standard qualifications.
For International students whose first language is not English, a score of 6.5 in the IELTS certificate is required, with no element below 6.5.

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Subjects

  • English Language
  • IT
  • Teaching
  • English
  • TEFL
  • Skills and Training
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language
  • Linguistics
  • English Language for TEFL
  • Important language socially
  • Politically and economically
  • World language
  • Teach english internationally
  • Particular focus on english
  • Instructor of english

Course programme

What will you study on this course? Year 1 You take between four and six modules from the School. You may select the remainder of your modules from those offered by other academic Schools. This allows you to continue with a language or other subjects you have enjoyed at school or learn new IT skills. Compulsory modules: Introduction to Language: how to be a linguist; the different subfields of linguistics; introduce basic linguistic terminology; academic skills. Introduction to Syntax & Morphology: the structure of words and sentences and how it is analysed in different theories. English and Society or Language and Culture: how language varies according to dialect and social aspects; the relationship between language and cultural aspects such as language policy and bilingualism. You will also have the option of taking Welsh medium modules on core aspects of linguistics. Years 2 and 3 In each of these years you take compulsory modules that will carry your English skills further, plus modules providing substantial linguistic background concerning grammar, bilingualism and the history of English. In year 3 you will focus on modules related to teaching, e.g. EFL Theory, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, and Second Language Acquisition for Language Teaching. You will also be asked to produce a dissertation on a research topic in a field related to TEFL, for which you will be closely supervised by a member of research staff and given guidance and workshops on how to conduct academic linguistic research. If you choose the MArts option for this course you will study for another year. Please read the course description for English Language for TEFL MArts.

English Language for TEFL BA (Hons)

£ 11,750 VAT inc.