Teaching English for Academic Purposes

Overview

Alongside this, you’ll look at the wider context, examining politics and cultures within higher education as they relate to understanding and teaching academic communication.

You’ll build on your research and analytical skills, as well as your linguistic and intercultural knowledge, allowing you to develop as a practitioner. Throughout the course, you’ll collaborate with others, developing your teaching practice and your ability to research and engage in scholarship about your practice, contributing to the field through your work.

Career opportunities

On completion of the  Teaching English for Academic Purposes at University of Leeds, you will have developed your knowledge and understanding of Higher Education communication, cultures and contexts. Your understanding of academic practices and communication as well as your own teaching practice will allow you to pursue a career in teaching English for Academic Purposes or related jobs, including teaching English, lecturing in EAP, academic leadership and management, learning development, academic translation and curriculum design.