The MA in Applied Linguistics offers an advanced level professional qualification for practising and aspiring teachers of English, but also for second language (L2) materials developers, assessment and examination/test paper writers and researchers in Applied Linguistics.
This course is designed for those who wish to start or further their career in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching, but do not wish to take observed and assessed teaching practice. It is also for non-native speakers of English whose language level is equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall.
A variety of group and individual assessments are used throughout the duration of the course, which underline research and independent thinking, critical knowledge theory and practice and the ability to make informed decisions. This is relevant to the intended learning outcomes of our programme.
The following are some examples:
Academic papers: the core unit LNG012-6 the Methodology of Language Teaching requires the students to produce two academic papers, one of which is based on critically evaluating approaches and methods for language teaching and learning purposes. Students have to demonstrate their understanding of existing relevant literature using it to support/contrast their critical analysis of an approach of their choice.
Oral presentations: assessment for a few units includes an oral presentations and two examples are: the oral presentation for the new Professional Practices unit (please refer to relevant UIF) and the other is a presentation for our Postgraduate Conference focusing on your dissertation proposal to form the programme for our internal conference. This counts 10% of your final grade together with 90% for the written project.
Materials evaluation and production for language teaching and learning purposes: You are required to evaluate and produce materials for language teaching and learning purposes for at least two units offered as core in this programme LNG012-6 The Methodology of Language Teaching and LNG025-6 Materials Development for Language Teaching and Learning (please refer to relevant UIFs).
In-class tests and examinations: a core unit in this programme requires you to do your assessment in the form of in-class tests and examinations: the LNG011-6 The Language System and Language Teaching core unit which includes an in-class test as one of the assessment points (please refer to relevant UIF). This type of assessment generally requires you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of your reading under invigilation.
Professional Practice Report: the professional practices unit, for example, LNG033-6 Professional Practices involves actual work experience in a variety of forms: classroom observations, materials development assessment and test design.
The culmination of the course consists of a Dissertation/Project. This unit is based on independent work and focuses on substantial original research and on the application of theoretical knowledge to the ELT/TEFL context.
Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent.
To apply for a place on a postgraduate course (MA/MSc/MBA) at the University of Bedfordshire you should have a good first degree and the required English language qualification
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To apply for a postgraduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA/LLM) at the University of Bedfordshire you should have a good honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in an appropriate subject from a recognised university or HE institution.
We will also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications or appropriate work experience.
You also need to have the required English language qualification
Contact your country’s International Admissions Team for more information.
Applicants with a recognised TEFL/TESOL certificate and/or relevant teaching experience will be considered.
This MA in Applied Linguistics caters for those who are relatively new to English Language Teaching (ELT) or who want to develop their experience and research in a number of areas related to Applied Linguistics. It is specifically designed for those who are planning to become English Language teachers, those who wish to develop their knowledge and experience in Materials Development for language teaching and learning, and those who are looking to develop a critical insight into language assessment and testing.
This programme offers, therefore, distinct career advantages through professional career developments particularly emphasising its Continuing Professional Development (CPD), for example with the professional practice experience and with the development of materials made available as part of the Language Centre self-access resources and are piloted with students using such resources.
Whether you want to learn a new language, build networks, simply have the travel bug, or want to develop new skills and life experiences, our Go Global programme offers the opportunity to broaden your horizons, enhance your CV, and gain a truly international experience, all at the same time as studying towards your undergraduate degree. The Go Global programme is open to students from the UK and EU.
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At the University of Bedfordshire we ensure that your experience here is cultural, as well as academic. That’s why a whole host of opportunities are opened up to you, providing you with that all important experience to make you stand out from the crowd when it comes to getting graduates jobs.
Our International students meanwhile, can make the most of trips to a series of exciting European destinations. From France and Belgium, to Holland and Germany, there are plenty of places to visit, network and broaden your knowledge of the global market place, by seeing and experiencing it for yourself, first-hand.
At the University of Bedfordshire we ensure that your experience here is cultural, as well as academic. That’s why a whole host of opportunities are opened up to you, providing you with that all important experience to make you stand out from the crowd when it comes to getting graduates jobs.
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees by no more than inflation.
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees by no more than inflation.
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
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