Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Nottingham |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

27,150 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The development of globalisation has brought with it a greater need to be able to speak proficient English. This has resulted in more career prospects for English language teachers and exciting opportunities to work across the globe.

The MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages course is ideal for those who are currently involved in TESOL and wish to build upon their existing knowledge and experience.

It has been designed to develop and encourage your critical understanding of the latest developments in TESOL theory and practice. It will enable you to reflect on your own teaching practice/context and help improve your career prospects, whilst preparing you to conduct independent research into teaching and learning.

Our tutors are experts in their academic context and actively research leading concepts. Their vast knowledge influences the topics covered on the course and optional modules allow you to explore specific aspects of language education that interest you.

With an advanced education degree from the University of Nottingham, you will graduate with all the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to pursue your career goals.

You may have the opportunity to take part in a community-based project to provide language teaching to refugees who need general and functional English language to survive and adapt to life in the UK, adding invaluable experience to your professional portfolio.

If you wish to take a more blended approach to studying, we offer the flexibility of combining studying face-to-face and online. Please visit our TESOL routes page for more information.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The development of globalisation has brought with it a greater need to be able to speak proficient English. This has resulted in more career prospects for English language teachers and exciting opportunities to work across the globe.

The MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages course is ideal for those who are currently involved in TESOL and wish to build upon their existing knowledge and experience.

It has been designed to develop and encourage your critical understanding of the latest developments in TESOL theory and practice. It will enable you to reflect on your own teaching practice/context and help improve your career prospects, whilst preparing you to conduct independent research into teaching and learning.

Our tutors are experts in their academic context and actively research leading concepts. Their vast knowledge influences the topics covered on the course and optional modules allow you to explore specific aspects of language education that interest you.

With an advanced education degree from the University of Nottingham, you will graduate with all the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to pursue your career goals.

You may have the opportunity to take part in a community-based project to provide language teaching to refugees who need general and functional English language to survive and adapt to life in the UK, adding invaluable experience to your professional portfolio.

If you wish to take a more blended approach to studying, we offer the flexibility of combining studying face-to-face and online. Please visit our TESOL routes page for more information.

Admission Requirements

90+
6.5+
71+
3+
2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent) with a minimum of two years' full-time classroom English language teaching experience (or equivalent part-time hours)

A minimum of two years full-time classroom English language teaching experience (or equivalent part time hours). The teaching experience calculation should NOT include a teaching practicum taken as part of a course. Applicants should show how hours for part-time English teaching experience have been calculated. 

Applicants who have online teaching experience will need to show how their hours have been calculated, and provide written evidence from employers (to be submitted at the time of application). 

If an applicant has a first degree that includes a significant focus (approximately one third) on language, teaching or linguistics theory and methodology OR has successfully completed a substantial, approved TESOL methodology course, the experience required can be reduced to a minimum of one years full-time classroom English teaching experience (or equivalent hours part-time experience). The teaching experience calculation should NOT include a teaching practicum taken as part of a course. Applicants should show how hours for part-time English teaching experience have been calculated. Applicants who have online teaching experience will need to show how their hours have been calculated, and provide written evidence from employers (to be submitted at the time of application).

Other requirements

A personal statement is required that demonstrates both a clear understanding of the course and relevant motivation for pursuing studies in TESOL. Details of any relevant professional or work experience in an educational setting, and how this relates to the course, should be included.

12 Months
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
10,400 GBP
International
27,150 GBP

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