School of Languages and Social Sciences - Aston University courses

...team work and communication skills are required. For example, our 1999-2005 Sociology Graduates found employment/study in a wide range of areas...

...of social structures and policies . You will also benefit from teaching staff who are active researchers in fields such as ethnic and gender inequalities...

...microbiology, cancer studies, cell biology, molecular genetics, vaccine and drug development and pharmacology. Our Biology degree programmes have...

...and methodological tools. Through a range of teaching and assessment methods, we provide a variety of learning experiences, including ample opportunity...

...and include ample opportunity for students to express themselves and develop their abilities. Teaching and assessment Psychology You will experience...

...education, law and order and the environment, but also looks at the organisations that deliver policy such as schools, hospitals and local authorities...

...specialist professional skills and expertise, and a broad intellectual training. Public Policy Government influences many aspects of our lives both directly and indirectly...

...policy and management issues as well as the organisations responsible for delivering policy . It will also enable you to develop skills and knowledge relevant...

...The course aims to develop your professional expertise and theoretical knowledge of TESOL and to familiarise you with the various literatures and key issues in the field...

...Career opportunities Our TESOL graduates work as teachers in TESOL all over the world. Personal development This course helps you to develop team working skills...

...Professional accreditation As the result of an excitng partnership between Aston University and the Chartered Institute of Linguists Educational Trust (IoLET)...

...a full degree programme taught in English, will also need to obtain: An overall IELTS score of 7 with a minimum of Band 7 in Speaking and Writing and...

...students can receive a certification from the Institute and, potentially, exemption from paper 1 of the Diploma in Translation examination. With this joint certification...

...or TOEFL score of 620 paper-based test (with TWE of 5.0), 260 computer-based test (with TWE of 5.0) or 105 internet-based test with a minimum of 25...

...of intercultural communication and cultural exchange. Programme outline and modules Translation Masters students will have the opportunity to work towards...

...and Members of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI) may be awarded credits for prior experience...

...from use of our newly refurbished IT Facilities. Career opportunities Graduate opportunities include research; teaching; working in the media...

...test with a minimum of 25 in Writing and Speaking and 23 in Reading and Writing...

...six different MA Applied Linguistics related courses - allowing you to tailor your MA programme to your area of interest. Each MA course has a core module...

...linguistic concepts and to develop expertise in at least two specific areas of applied linguistics. We also aim to provide you with knowledge of research...