MA Education: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

What you will study

Core modules

• Crafting Your Masters Study
• Evidence Based Practice‌
• Independent Study‌ with a TESOL focus

Prescribed pathway modules

• The Principles of English Language Teaching‌

This module will develop your understanding of the practice of English language teaching. You will explore popular methodology and students are invited to critique the methods, procedures and techniques used in the language classroom.

• Language Learning Theory and Practice‌

The module will help you to develop an appreciation of how the diverse linguistic backgrounds of learners influence language learning. The role of both the learner and teacher in the language acquisition process will also be considered.

Full-time students

As a full time student your studying will normally take place over one academic year. The optional modules and pathway modules will be available according to the schedule of delivery.

Here is an example of the combination of modules that you would choose:

Term 1 (Sept-Dec)

• Crafting Your Masters Study (20 credits)
• Evidence Based Practice (20 credits)
• Optional or pathway module (20 credits)

Term 2 (Jan-March)

• Applying Educational Thinkers and Theorists (20 credits)
• Independent Study (60 credits) Attend workshop
• Optional or pathway module (20 credits)

Term 3 (April-June)

• Comparative Education (20 credits)
• Independent Study (Submit in August)
• Optional or pathway module (20 credits) if not already taken in term 1 or 2