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

University College London

Postgraduate

In London

£ 8,430 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

A TESOL MA can enhance the career prospects of a second or foreign language teacher and contribute to professional development. Students will explore the latest developments in the theory, policy and practice of TESOL, working with leading experts in the field and other MA students from around the world.

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Location

Start date

London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

On request

About this course

Graduates of this programme are currently working across a broad range of areas. Some are working as English language teachers from early years to higher education, while others have jobs as senior managers and directors of study in the private sector and in state schools. Graduates can also be found working as textbook writers, editors, publishers, education journalists, NGO and development officers, education consultants, policy advisers, researchers and PhD students.

Applicants should have a second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject (e.g. English, languages, education, linguistics). Applicants normally need at least two years' full-time language teaching experience or part-time equivalent post first degree. Applicants normally also have a teaching qualification although this is not an entry requirement. Please note that having sufficient language teaching experience after having completed your undergraduate degree is an essential entry requirement.

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Subjects

  • English
  • TESOL
  • English to Speakers
  • Languages MA
  • Multilingualism
  • Bilingualism
  • Society and Culture
  • Language Testing
  • Cultural Contexts
  • Language teaching
  • Sociocultural Theory

Course programme

This programme will give you the opportunity to discuss and debate issues related to teaching second and foreign languages. You will also develop your knowledge of how theory can inform practice in second and foreign language education. You will deepen your understanding of key concepts and ideas, and develop your ability to select, design and evaluate language teaching materials.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of one core module (30 credits), three optional modules (90 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits).

Core module

The core module for the MA TESOL is Fundamentals of Second and Foreign Language Teaching (30 credits).

  • Fundamentals of Second and Foreign Language Teaching
Optional modules
  • Bilingualism and Multilingualism
  • Discourse, Society and Culture
  • English in Diverse World Contexts
  • Language at Work: Communication in Professional, Institutional and Cultural Contexts
  • Language and Identity
  • Language Testing and Assessment
  • Materials Development for Language Teaching
  • Multimodal Communication
  • Second Language Acquisition
  • Sociolinguistics and Sociocultural Theory
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Education and Development in Asia
  • Education Traditions and Systems in Europe
  • Internet Cultures: Theory and Practice
  • Language Development
  • Learning and Teaching with Technologies
  • Literacy Development
  • Perspectives on Adult Literacy, Language and Numeracy
  • Technology and Education Beyond the Classroom
  • Theoretical Foundations of Educational Ideas
Dissertation/report

All students submit a 2,500-word research proposal and a 15,000-word dissertation.

Teaching and learning

Teaching combines various forms, such as lectures, workshops, projects, student presentations, and student-led discussions. Within sessions, students often engage in individual, pair and group task which are then fed back to the leanly. Assessment is by coursework and presentation. Various coursework types are used as appropriate to the module.


Additional information

Overseas Fee : £18,240 (FT) £9,290 (PT)

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