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MA Applied Linguistics with TESOL

University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The Applied Linguistics with TESOL programme from University of Birmingham aim to equip students with the linguistic and pedagogic knowledge, the research and analytic skills, and the confidence necessary to develop their careers in English language teaching, and/or to move into areas such as teacher-training or ELT management.

General Eligibility

We usually require an upper second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, English Language or another relevant subject (e.g. Translation Studies, TEFL/TESL/TESOL, English Literature, Communication Studies). Appropriate work experience will also be taken into consideration.

Applicants for this programme must also have at least one year’s language teaching experience. Less experienced language teachers will benefit from our MA TESOL programme.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Module

Describing Language

Syllabus and Materials

The module will also focus on developing specific teaching skills, in particular:

Planning and evaluating a language lesson;

Presenting and practising vocabulary and grammatical structures;

Using educational technology and other teaching equipment;

Asking questions, eliciting responses, and correcting errors;

Teaching through task based learning;

Teaching reading and writing;

Teaching listening and speaking (including pronunciation);

Managing classroom interaction and dealing with problem behaviour

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

English requirements

IELTS - 6.5

TOEFL - 88

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