Overview

The TESOL course at Durham University is designed for anyone with an interest in the wider aspects of teaching English as a foreign language, combining innovative classroom practices with an understanding of issues such as language structure and research methodology.

Course Learning and Teaching

ELC MA courses are delivered via lectures, seminars, practical sessions and micro-teaching sessions, giving you a solid grounding in both the theoretical and practical aspects of the field. In many cases, contact hours will be a mixture of these approaches (rather than a session consisting solely of a two-hour lecture). The balance will depend on the particular module, with some more suited to a lecture/seminar approach, others being of a more practical nature.

The focus throughout the courses is on independent learning and student engagement, with you being expected to participate in presentations and micro-teaching. The average weekly number of contact hours over the first two terms is 12, with you filling the remaining time with reading, class preparation and assignments.

In addition, starting in the first term, you will attend a series of dissertation sessions (typically 2 hours per fortnight) culminating in a poster conference in term 3. You will be assigned a dissertation supervisor and can expect 3 or 4 meetings during term 3 and the summer.

You will each have an academic tutor, with whom they will meet on average once a term, and all staff have office hours.

Programme Structure

Core modules:

Language for Teaching
Language Teaching Methods and Practice

World Englishes
English for Specific Purposes
ELT Materials Development and Evaluation
Discourse Texts and TESOL
Language Teaching Methodology
Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives for Teachers
Evaluation and Assessment
Teaching Young Learners
Pragmatics and the Language Classroom

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-31 00:00:00 , National

More details

Applicants needing a student visa must submit postgraduate applications by end July, while those not requiring a visa must apply by end August.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 103 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Subject requirements, level and grade

A good first degree (UK 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent).

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Durham

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Course Learning and Teaching

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Key information

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

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