Applied Linguistics (TEFL) MA

Course title:	MA in Applied Linguistics (TEFL)
Apply:	direct to the University
Start (ft):	September
Mode:	full-time
Duration:	1 year full-time
Location:	Luton campus, Park Square
Faculty:	The Business School
Department:	Division of Language & Communication

Summary

Staff in the Division of Language & Communication have many years of experience in teaching English as a foreign language and can offer a lively language teaching environment to students.

The programme is designed for native and non-native speakers of English and provides tuition in the theoretical and practical aspects of language teaching.

It focuses on topics such as the relationship between linguistics and learning English as a second or foreign language, the methodology and techniques of language teaching and the appropriateness of EFL materials.

It examines various current issues in TEFL and gives you the opportunity to carry out individual research into an area of your choosing.

The course also provides substantial opportunities to observe and teach classes, work with regular EFL teachers, prepare materials and reflect on the practical aspects of EFL work.

Why choose this course?

You will benefit from the prolific and highly-successful Centre for Research in Language Learning and Assessment (CRELLA) led by Professor Cyril Weir, a world-famous expert in language testing and programme evaluation
Invaluable opportunities to gain relevant and practical teaching experience

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme will have developed a clear perspective of career opportunities within TEFL teaching. The skills and competencies developed will give you excellent career prospects.

Assessment

Coursework, project work and practical teaching

Further details about the course

Students must complete the following modules and a dissertation:


The Language System
The Language System and Language Teaching
The Methodology of Language Teaching
Issues in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Issues in TEFL (Teaching Practice)

Entry requirements

To join the programme you will need the following:

A good honours degree and/or
A teaching qualification (eg, Certificate in TEFL)
Ideally some experience of teaching English as a Foreign Language

English language qualifications for International students: IELTS 6.5

Find out more

For detailed information about the content of this programme please contact the Programme Manager Ed Hounslow

E: ed.hounslow@beds.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)1582 489022

Related courses

We also offer an MA Intercultural Communication, as well as a range of Business and Media masters degrees.

• Intercultural Communication MA

Further Study Opportunities

Some of our postgraduate students, upon completion of their masters degrees, take on the challenge of a research programme such as a PhD or MPhil.

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