Duration and mode of study

2.5 years by distance learning. This course is also available on campus.

Start Dates

3 September 2012 and 4 March 2013. There will be a start date in March and September each year.

We are now considering applications for the 3 September 2012 start date. If you wish to apply, please submit your application with all relevant supporting documents by 30 July 2012 to ensure your application is processed in time. We are also considering applications for March 2013.

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally be teachers or others working in the ELT field, with at least a second class honours degree or its equivalent from a non-UK university (GPA 3.0 or above) plus two years’ teaching experience. Those who are not native speakers of English need to have a proficiency level equivalent to GCSE Grade C, IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 575 paper/IBT90 (including a minimum of 4.0 in the TWE); Cambridge Proficiency Grade C or above. A minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent in each of the four skills is required.

Fees

These are the total course fees.

2012/13

Home/EU: £7,350
International: £8,445
International discount: £6,545 (eligible countries)

Payment options

You will have the option to pay:

1. Your full tuition fee course on initial registration or
2. Half of your course fee on initial registration (the final half of your course fee will be due on the anniversary of your initial registration) or
3. Over six instalments over the first two years of your study

Course aims

The MA Applied Linguistics and TESOL course aims to provide professional development and training in applied linguistics appropriate to more experienced teachers of English.

Course modules

• Second Language Teaching and Learning
• Description of English 
• Language, Discourse and Society
• Two modules out of a range of options (options offered will vary from year to year)
• Dissertation

Teaching and assessment methods

The Distance Learning course is delivered online using a range of media, including downloadable resources and interactive forums. Assessment is through written assignments and online activities. Students are encouraged to develop their transferable skills.

Contact

Distance Learning Advisers
T. +44(0)116 252 5377/2167
dladvisers@le.ac.uk
www.le.ac.uk/education

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