MA SECOND LANGUAGE EDUCATION
MA SECOND LANGUAGE EDUCATION
In the MA in Second Language Education, you’ll study with students from around the world, bringing a wide range of perspectives to enrich learning. You’ll spend time investigating second language education case studies from a range of countries and exploring research related to second language, pedagogy, curriculum development and policy-making.
Through reading and analysing existing research, you'll develop skills to critically appraise current issues in second language education. This will inform the development of practice within your own national context and enable cross-country comparison. Understanding related international literature will support the development of skills relevant to becoming a policy maker, curriculum planner or teacher.
At the end of your MA in Second Language Education, you may also decide to pursue an additional qualification – the prestigious Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) – with a local partner of ours. You’ll have the opportunity of starting it right after your Master’s course, and you’ll be offered a discounted fee rate (15%).
About
Understanding the principles, practices and policies governing second language education internationally is key in our increasingly interconnected, multilingual societies.
Our Second Language Education Master’s course is ideal for anyone who wishes to develop a critical understanding of the issues at stake, both nationally and internationally. You’ll explore the major theoretical questions and debates related to second language education and gain insight into policymaking and planning, as well as teaching and learning second languages. It is provides the ideal platform from which to analyse innovation and change in second language education.
Our course is open to qualified teachers and practitioners, as well as to graduates new to the field. Whatever your background, if you have experience of learning a second language and an interest in second language education, our MA will help you further develop your knowledge of current issues and trends in policy development and practice.

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Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the courses listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the regular review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. Changes may for example consist of variations to the content and method of delivery of programmes, courses and other services, to discontinue programmes, courses and other services and to merge or combine programmes or courses. The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will inform students.After the Course
Successful completion of our course will put you in an advantageous position to seek employment in a wide range of education-related roles within schools, the post-compulsory sector, and not-for-profit organisations.
The skills and knowledge you’ll develop during the course will enable you to work within the areas of teaching, planning and innovation, and policymaking.
The high-quality, interdisciplinary nature of our course will also provide you with a solid foundation for progressing to doctoral research.
Career destinations
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Second Language Teaching positions in compulsory and post-compulsory public education sectors
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Second Language Education policymaking in the public and private sectors
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Local government planning, advising, and policy making in Second Language Education spheres
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NGOs, not-for-profit and private educational development organisations – teaching, planning and policy making
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Think tanks, research organisations and charities

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Assessment for Year 1
You will experience a range of assessment methods throughout the course. Some modules will include examinations, while others will be 100% coursework.
Assessment for Year 1
You will experience a range of assessment methods throughout the course. Some modules will include examinations, while others will be 100% coursework.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Entry Requirements
Degree classification
UK 2:1 or equivalent.Degree subject
Social Science/Humanities. English, Modern Languages and other second languages desirable.Additional entry requirements
Applicants should normally have a good Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution. The University will also take into account the employment experience of applicants where relevant and applications are actively encouraged from those who want to return to academic study.
Second language teaching experience is desirable but not essential.
Students for whom english is a foreign language
We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English. To ensure such students benefit from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:
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IELTS: 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in all components)
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PTE (Pearson): 58 (minimum 50 in all components)
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
Other tests, including Cambridge English exams and the Trinity Integrated Skills in English are also accepted by the university. The full list of accepted tests can be found here: Accepted English Language Tests.
INTO UEA also run pre-sessional courses which can be taken prior to the start of your course. For further information and to see if you qualify please contact intopre-sessional@uea.ac.uk.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be offering Pre-sessional courses online from June to September 2020. Further details can be found on our Online Pre-Sessional English webpage.
Intakes
This course is open to UK, EU and International applicants. The annual intake for this course is in September each year.

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Fees and Funding
FEES AND FUNDING
Tuition fees for the academic year 2020/21 are:
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UK/EU Students: £7,850 (full time)
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International Students: £16,400 (full time)
If you choose to study part-time, the fee per annum will be half the annual fee for that year, or a pro-rata fee for the module credit you are taking (only available for UK/EU students).
We estimate living expenses at £1,015 per month.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We offer a variety of School-specific and University-wide scholarships each year to support UK, EU and international students in their studies. Scholarships are normally awarded to students on the basis of academic merit and are usually for the duration of the period of study.
Find out more about the Postgraduate Student Loan.
Course related costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of additional course-related costs.

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How to apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form.
FURTHER INFORMATION
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students section of our website.

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