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PgCert/PgDip/MA Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

Why choose the PgCert/PgDip/MA Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) at MMU?

 

  • Study in a truly international environment. Recent courses have had students from Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Germany, Iran, Korea, Libya, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan and Thailand
  • Benefit from a strong focus on the practical realities of classroom teaching and learning, using a problem-solving approach
  • Teaching is in small classes, allowing a good balance of individual, team and group work. You will have the opportunity to join in seminars involving discussion, debates, presentations, video-based activities, and practical research projects.
  • Receive guidance throughout your studies, including extensive support in the form of tutorials, feedback on assignments, writing and study skills sessions, dissertation workshops, study group feedback and personal consultations to help you make the most of your studies.

What will I be studying?

You will combine study of the theories, methods and materials used in TEFL with a detailed analysis of language and an awareness of practical research methods.  Core units include:

Language Teaching - This combines critical analysis of teaching methodologies with practical classroom experience. You will have a variety of classroom observation projects and will be involved in class teaching in different roles.

Language Learning - In this unit you will focus on the theories, principles and processes of second language acquisition. You will also complete an in-depth learning profile of a chosen student.

 Structure of English - This covers phonology, lexis, grammar, discourse analysis, features of spoken and written English and social aspects of analysing English in use.

Research Methods - In this unit you explore techniques of data collection, recording, analysis and interpretation. You will also design and plan a research project on a topic of your choice.

You can also choose to specialise in two further areas of TEFL including:

Course and Syllabus Design

Technology in English Teaching

English for Young Learners

Vocabulary

Film Pedagogy

Issues in TEFL

Course Units

Go into more detail about the units making up this course.

Career Opportunities

Our practical MA TEFL provides  a great opportunity for career development for experienced teachers who would like to have positions of responsibility in teaching. If you are new to teaching, or new to TEFL, our MA TEFL provides the ideal basis to help you become professionally involved in the field of teaching English. We welcome international applicants. In addition to students from the UK, recent courses have had students from Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Germany, Iran, Korea, Libya, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan and Thailand.  The knowledge, practice and skills you will develop can help you begin or further your career as a teacher, teacher trainer, school manager, educational advisor, consultant, materials developer, exam writer and more.

Fact file

Course entry & level

2012 entry

Postgraduate level

Length

1 year full-time

2 years part-time

Location

All Saints Campus, Manchester

Typical entry requirements

How do I apply?

Download course application form

Fees

UK and EU students full-time £4,000

UK and EU students part-time £445 per 20 credit unit. A Masters qualification typically comprises 180 credits. 

Non-EU overseas students £9,500 

How will I be assessed?

Combination of essays, presentation projects, case-study or the preparation of lessons or course materials, and dissertation or professional portfolio.

Where can I find out more information about this course?

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