Applied Linguistics and TESOL MA, PGDip, PGCert, by distance learning 24 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Leicester |TopUniversities

Applied Linguistics and TESOL MA, PGDip, PGCert, by distance learning

Subject Ranking

# 301-350QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

LinguisticsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The MA Applied Linguistics and TESOL (distance learning) is for experienced English language teachers who want to build on their existing knowledge and skills and expand their professional horizons. You'll study a wide range of advanced topics which broaden and deepen your understanding of core areas of linguistics and how they apply to language learning and teaching. The modules will challenge you intellectually and help you develop a critical awareness of contemporary approaches and issues in relation to the teaching and learning of English. You'll explore language structure and language use in some depth and learn to analyse language in context, using a range of up-to-date research methods.  
You can customise your degree towards your own professional interests and career goals through your choice of option modules and dissertation topic. The Research Methods and Dissertation module (with an assessed proposal) equips you with the skills necessary to conduct a small-scale research study and builds a solid foundation for those who want to go on to doctoral studies. 
We recognise the demands of working and studying at the same time. For that reason, our distance learning course is structured to provide you with the support you need, and allow you to study flexibly and offering the option to take breaks in your studies (if you need to). Your course tutors are highly experienced ELT professionals who are also internationally recognized academic experts in their research fields. This course combines their expert subject knowledge and their extensive experience of distance and online learning. 
For the MA you will complete all core modules and two optional modules, plus a dissertation. For the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) you will complete all core modules plus two of the optional modules. For the Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) you will complete two out of three core modules.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The MA Applied Linguistics and TESOL (distance learning) is for experienced English language teachers who want to build on their existing knowledge and skills and expand their professional horizons. You'll study a wide range of advanced topics which broaden and deepen your understanding of core areas of linguistics and how they apply to language learning and teaching. The modules will challenge you intellectually and help you develop a critical awareness of contemporary approaches and issues in relation to the teaching and learning of English. You'll explore language structure and language use in some depth and learn to analyse language in context, using a range of up-to-date research methods.  
You can customise your degree towards your own professional interests and career goals through your choice of option modules and dissertation topic. The Research Methods and Dissertation module (with an assessed proposal) equips you with the skills necessary to conduct a small-scale research study and builds a solid foundation for those who want to go on to doctoral studies. 
We recognise the demands of working and studying at the same time. For that reason, our distance learning course is structured to provide you with the support you need, and allow you to study flexibly and offering the option to take breaks in your studies (if you need to). Your course tutors are highly experienced ELT professionals who are also internationally recognized academic experts in their research fields. This course combines their expert subject knowledge and their extensive experience of distance and online learning. 
For the MA you will complete all core modules and two optional modules, plus a dissertation. For the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) you will complete all core modules plus two of the optional modules. For the Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) you will complete two out of three core modules.

Admission Requirements

2 Years
Oct-2025

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