Applied Linguistics and TESOL - MA
This course is also available with a specialism in Language Testing; please contact the Programme Administrator for more details
Duration and mode of study
One year full-time; two years part-time. This course is also available via distance learning.
Start Dates
October 2012. September 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
2012/13 - Home/EU: £4,795 International: £11,450
2013/14 - Home/EU: £5,010 International: £11,965
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: Grammar Awareness, Phonology and Pronunciation Teaching
- Language, Discourse and Society
- Two out of a range of options (options offered will change from year to year) or a module from the MSc in Educational Leadership
- Dissertation
Teaching and assessment methods
On campus teaching comprises lectures, seminars and workshops, with tutorial support. Assessment is through written assignments and some tests, presentations and project work, depending on the module. Students are encouraged to develop their transferable skills, including IT and oral presentation.
Contact
Mechelle Thompson
T: +44 (0) 116 252 3674
F: +44 (0) 116 229 7501
applingtesol@le.ac.uk
www.le.ac.uk/education
