TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)

Introduction

Applied language studies at London Metropolitan University is a highly successful and fast-growing field. The University offers two full-time, one-year postgraduate degrees in the following areas:

• MA in International ELT and Applied Language Studies
  (if you are an experienced teacher)
• MA in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
  (if you are a recently qualified teacher)

Why study with us?

The MA in International ELT and Applied Language Studies offers a route to academic or senior management positions. Graduates equipped with a high level of critical understanding of contemporary ELT globally have secured school posts as head of EFL, university lecturing positions, national education ministry postings, and many other posts of responsibility. Others are working in consultancy or policy making roles, or have moved onto PhD study.

The MA TEFL equips graduates to become leaders in classroom innovation in the field of ELT. As skilled English teachers they will be highly employable in the increasingly wide range of contexts emerging globally, as demand for competence in English continues to grow.

An MA qualification from London Metropolitan University is a respected qualification worldwide, both as evidence of academic achievement and recognition of expertise in the field of EFL.

Objectives

Aims of the Course

The MA in Teaching English as a Foreign Language is an exciting opportunity for recently qualified teachers to deepen their understanding of the language classroom. This is achieved through taught units and a series of practical visits and research opportunities in a variety of schools and colleges across London.

The dynamic and challenging context for teaching and learning in multicultural environments offers teachers a unique insight into classroom reality. It also allows you to reflect on both the aims of foreign language teaching and the appropriateness of techniques for achieving success.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

All applicants should normally have a first degree (preferably in English, ELT, modern languages or education) and a language teaching qualification.

• For the MA IELT-ALS, at least two years experienc in language teaching or a related field is normally required.
• For the MA TEFL, no substantial teaching experience is expected. However, applicants should normally have had some involvement in language teaching and have studied language teaching methodology.

Applicants who do not meet all the above criteria may also be considered on an individual basis.

Please note that non-native speakers of English should have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent).