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Overview
At Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) course from the University of Northampton applying the insights of linguistic research into how English is learned and used in a wide variety of situations, the programme with its practical focus will help you become a resourceful, reflective and confident professional in the field of English language teaching.
Career Opportunities
Graduates should be able to seek employment opportunities in a wide variety of areas including:- English language teaching in any education sector (this may depend on having fulfilled primary teaching qualifications in the countries in which you choose to work as the MA would not be a substitute for such qualifications)
- teacher training
- testing: both in supporting existing testing programmes and developing programmes in companies developing and implementing communication skills training
- continued academic research in areas of interest developed as a consequence of involvement in this course
- in companies developing and implementing communication skills training
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Methods
- Understanding Language in Use: Approaches to the Analysis of Discourse
- Approaches to Language Learning – Theory and Method
- ELT in Practice
- Classroom Language Assessment and Test Construction
- Research Thesis
- Dissertation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
Most courses do not have formal closing dates but you are advised to apply as early as possible to secure your place.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Languages Teaching View 536 other Masters in Languages in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- If you have a first or second class (2.1) undergraduate degree.
- You will be interviewed (via Skype, when appropriate) prior to acceptance on the course.
Tuition Fee
To be announced
Living costs for Northampton
796 - 1510 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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