MA TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL) (PART TIME)
MA TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL) (PART TIME)
Learn to teach English to speakers of other languages at UEA, advance your career prospects internationally and help people all over the world unlock their potential and communicate across borders.
More than 1.5 billion people speak English around the world, and the number is likely to grow in the future years. With more and more people learning English, the demand for high-quality English language teaching is set to grow.
With this MA TESOL qualification from one of the UK’s leading universities, you'll be able to meet that professional demand. You’ll benefit your future students as well as kick start a career that could see you work anywhere in the world and in any number of different sectors.
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The careful design of this academic Master’s course will meet your specific needs as a current or future English language practitioner. You'll acquire in-depth expertise in your field and graduate ready to contribute to the teaching of English worldwide, for example, as a teacher, policy maker, or academic researcher.
Over two years of part-time study, you'll develop your advanced teaching and learning skills and cultivate a breadth of knowledge about teaching English to speakers of other languages. You’ll also benefit from the depth of study that comes with this unique Master’s level programme.
You’ll study with top academics, who are active researchers and educators in the fields of TESOL, language education, applied linguistics and education. These highly experienced professionals have worked in a range of different countries and will share their pedagogical/research expertise with you.
During your MA TESOL, you’ll develop critical awareness of both current practice and research in English language teaching in the UK and internationally. You’ll also become an expert in matters of professional responsibility, integrity and ethics – essential for your later career. At the same time, you’ll build your academic and linguistic skills, including transferable skills such as independent study, critical thinking, and effective spoken and written communication in English.
One key feature of your time as an MA TESOL student at UEA is the ability to customize the curriculum to your own needs. For example, you’ll have the option to complete a dissertation, focusing on a research topic of your choice, or to add to your breadth of knowledge by taking additional taught modules.
Upon completion of the MA TESOL, you may also decide to pursue an additional qualification – a CELTA – with a local partner of ours. You’ll have the opportunity of starting it right after the MA TESOL, and you’ll benefit from a promotional rate.
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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
You’ll graduate ready to teach English to speakers of other languages in a variety of contexts. You could work as a language teacher in schools, colleges, universities, or language institutes worldwide. You could also work as a private teacher or tutor, or for multinational companies and organisations. You could decide to capitalize on your language-related skills and work as a proof-reader, editor or translator. Alternatively, you might use your language teaching expertise to work in policy in governments or other organisations.
You may wish to go on to further study and enrol on a professional language teaching course such as a CELTA, which a local partner of ours offers for our MA TESOL students at a reduced rate.
If you take the dissertation route, you’ll be ideally placed to continue your studies at PhD level and make an original contribution to the latest thinking and practices in the field.
Whichever route you choose, your MA TESOL degree from UEA could take you anywhere in the world.
Career destinations
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Primary-/secondary-school teachers, coordinators or principals
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Teachers, academic supervisors and/or managers at language institutes
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University lecturers
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Freelance teaching or tutoring
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Positions in government or policy organisations
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Language educational posts in non-governmental organisations
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Assessment for Year 1
You’ll be normally assessed by summative essays submitted at the end of each module. There may also be alternative forms of assessment during the course such as poster presentations, reports, or annotated bibliographies. You’ll receive specific feedback within 20 working days, indicating what you did well and what you could do to improve your performance.
In order to help you prepare for summative coursework (i.e. the coursework which is marked), there’ll be formative assessment in each module.
Those taking the dissertation route will submit a 15,000-word dissertation to complete their studies.
Assessment for Year 2
You’ll be normally assessed by summative essays submitted at the end of each module. There may also be alternative forms of assessment during the course such as poster presentations, reports, or annotated bibliographies. You’ll receive specific feedback within 20 working days, indicating what you did well and what you could do to improve your performance.
In order to help you prepare for summative coursework (i.e. the coursework which is marked), there’ll be formative assessment in each module.
Those taking the dissertation route will submit a 15,000-word dissertation to complete their studies.
Assessment for Year 1
You’ll be normally assessed by summative essays submitted at the end of each module. There may also be alternative forms of assessment during the course such as poster presentations, reports, or annotated bibliographies. You’ll receive specific feedback within 20 working days, indicating what you did well and what you could do to improve your performance.
In order to help you prepare for summative coursework (i.e. the coursework which is marked), there’ll be formative assessment in each module.
Those taking the dissertation route will submit a 15,000-word dissertation to complete their studies.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring and review of modules. Where this activity leads to significant change to a programme and modules, the University will endeavour to consult with affected students. 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. Availability of optional modules may be restricted owing to timetabling, lack of demand, or limited places. Where this is the case, you will be asked to make alternative module choices and you will be supported during this process.Assessment for Year 2
You’ll be normally assessed by summative essays submitted at the end of each module. There may also be alternative forms of assessment during the course such as poster presentations, reports, or annotated bibliographies. You’ll receive specific feedback within 20 working days, indicating what you did well and what you could do to improve your performance.
In order to help you prepare for summative coursework (i.e. the coursework which is marked), there’ll be formative assessment in each module.
Those taking the dissertation route will submit a 15,000-word dissertation to complete their studies.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring and review of modules. Where this activity leads to significant change to a programme and modules, the University will endeavour to consult with affected students. 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. Availability of optional modules may be restricted owing to timetabling, lack of demand, or limited places. Where this is the case, you will be asked to make alternative module choices and you will be supported during this process.Entry Requirements
Degree classification
2:1 Honors degree or equivalentDegree subject
English Language Teaching, English Language, Education, English Literature or a related English / Education / Linguistics subject area. Any subject for applicants with a track record of relevant experience.Additional entry requirements
English language teaching experience is welcome 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): 67 (minimum 64 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.
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
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2022/23 are:
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UK Students: £8,900 (full time)
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International Students: £18,500 (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 Home students).
We estimate living expenses at £1,023 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here.
Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships; please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
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.
If you have any academic queries about this Master's, please contact Dr Vander Viana, the MA TESOL Course Director.
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