Applied Linguistics (TESOL) MA

University of Bedfordshire

United Kingdom, Luton

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University of Bedfordshire

United Kingdom , Luton

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time , Part Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Bedford Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,100 / total

Next Intake October-2023

Applied Linguistics (TESOL) MA

About

About the course

This Masters offers an advanced-level professional qualification for practising and aspiring teachers of English as a foreign language and is designed for both native speakers and non-native speakers with a high level of English.

Through the course you focus on areas such as the relationship between linguistics and second language learning; the methodology and techniques of language teaching; and the appropriate development of materials for language teaching and learning purposes. You also explore current issues in ELT and have the opportunity to carry out a major piece of individual research on a topic of your interest.

The course offers you professional training and development and includes practical classroom experience on placement with observed and assessed teaching practice. On successful completion you achieve Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Q status meaning you are fully qualified in British Council terms.

Why choose this course

Study at our Bedford campus a small thriving academic community where staff get to know you well and provide individual academic support
Access bespoke modern facilities for teacher training including our Teacher Education Centre with realistic mock classrooms
Develop excellent transferable skills in communication literacy and research in demand across a wide range of sectors
Learn from research-active academics who are experts in their field many of whom have published widely in their respective areas
Explore your own research interests in applied linguistics and TESOL including second-language acquisition; materials development for language learning and teaching; language assessment and testing
Benefit from the expertise of our Centre for Research in English Language Learning and Assessment (CRELLA) whose research is recognised as world leading by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021

PG Alumni Discount

The MA in Applied Linguistics (TESOL) offers an advanced level professional qualification for practising and aspiring teachers of English but also for materials developers assessment and examination/test paper writers and researchers in Applied Linguistics.

You will focus on areas such as the relationship between linguistics and second language learning the methodology and techniques of language teaching and the appropriateness and development of materials for language teaching and learning purposes. You will also examine various current issues in ELT and have the opportunity to carry out a major piece of individual research on a topic of your interest.

This course is designed for those who are seeking a career as English language teachers who are native speakers or non-native speakers with a high level of English. It will offer you professional training and development as it includes observed and assessed teaching practice. Successful completion will mean that you will achieve Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Q status (Q = fully qualified in British Council terms).

Why choose this course

The prolific and highly successful Centre for Research in English Language Learning and Assessment (CRELLA) a world-leading research centre in language testing and programme evaluation
High-quality teaching in our School of Education and English (highly ranked in Student Satisfaction Surveys)
Invaluable opportunities to gain relevant and practical classroom experience
Opportunity to gain professional practical experience with a work placement programme

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Bachelor's degree (55% or more)

UK Bachelor's degree with Honours

Additional course requirements if any

English Program Requirements

The University accepts the following qualification as satisfying the English Language requirements for entry to a Bachelor or Master's degree.

UKVI Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element

Please note: some courses may require higher levels of English – the exact criteria will be specified in the course descriptions

Find out more about our pre-sessional English courses

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,100

How to Apply

When you submit an application form you must remember to include photocopies of the following supporting documents. We do not need to see your original qualifications and certificates.

A completed application form signed by you (an electronic signature is fine)
Copies of your official academic qualifications and certificates including proof of your level of English Language (where relevant)
A one-page personal statement. This should tell us why you want to study your chosen course.
A copy of your current valid passport details
Please submit copies of any UK Visa that you have held and any documentation relating to previous visa refusals from any country