TESOL and Applied Linguistics

The MA TESOL and Applied Linguistics is delivered via a combination of lectures, seminars, practical sessions and micro-teaching sessions, giving you a solid grounding in both the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject.

During the first two terms there will be around 12 hours of teaching per week, with delivery methods varying depending on the module. Some modules are more suited to a lecture/seminar approach, with others being more practical in nature.

Structured learning sessions are supported by independent learning based around reading, class preparation and assignments. Student engagement is an important element of the course, and you are expected to participate in presentations and micro-teaching sessions throughout the course.

Core modules make up one third of the MA, with a further third made up of optional modules. The MA dissertation makes up the final third of the course. This significant piece of independent research brings together the theoretical and practical elements of the course. While this is an independent piece of work, you will attend dissertation sessions (typically 2 hours per fortnight) culminating in a poster conference in the third term and you will be assigned a dissertation supervisor, who you will meet with three or four times during the final term and the summer.

Assessment

The majority of core and optional modules are assessed via written assignments ranging from essays and teaching plans to assessment designs, reflections on teaching practice and presentations.

The 15,000-word dissertation makes up one-third of your credits. In comparison to undergraduate study, you will find that a Master’s degree requires an increased level of independent learning.

A 2.1 (or overseas equivalent) degree in any discipline.

A 500-word personal statement which should include the following:

• An outline of your interest in MA TESOL and applied linguistics
• An indication of what skills and knowledge you would hope to acquire
• Outlining any prior teaching experience you may have, especially teaching other languages

English language requirements

Full Time Fees

Part Time Fees

The tuition fees shown are for one complete academic year of study and are set according to the academic year of entry. Fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase and are expected to rise throughout the programme of study. The fee listed above is for the first year of the course only. More information is available here: Tuition fees - how much are they - Durham University

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English Language education at Durham produces inspirational teachers of English as a second language who are capable of using their learned skills and knowledge for a range of employers across the globe.

As the demand for English continues to grow, the countries of origin of graduates broadens and has included Algeria, Chile, China, Egypt, Germany, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Poland, South Korea, Spain and the USA.

The professional skills that our graduates develop enables them to find posts, not only as teachers but also as managers in language schools, colleges of further education, universities or working in organisations such as the British Council. Graduates have also gone into publishing and research.

We also offer the opportunity to enhance your degree, with specialisms in areas such as Teaching English for Academic Purposes, Young Learners, and English for Specific Purposes.

English Language provision at Durham is based in Durham Centre for Academic Development. The Centre offers support to postgraduate, undergraduate or pre-university entry level students and accommodates a wide range of language teaching experience.

Reflecting the continuing growth in the worldwide demand for English, the Centre provides the MA in TESOL and Applied Linguistics. This highly successful course delivers a mix of theoretical and practical learning in English language teaching, teacher education and academic skills development, to equip students with the knowledge and skills to become outstanding teachers of English as a second language.

We focus on providing a learning experience that consistently goes beyond the expectations widely held by UK and international students, enabling our students to participate in a life-changing educational journey.

Through our academic staff, who are wide-ranging subject experts, we combine innovative classroom practices with an understanding of features such as language structure and research methodology. We provide many opportunities to apply your learning and to develop the necessary skills to be able to teach English as a second language.

The learning environment is vibrant and diverse with an engaged student body that is committed to making its teaching ambitions a reality and to inspire and educate communities and individuals across the world

Facilities

The Durham Centre for Academic Development Centre offers a wide range of up-to-date resources that support the development of your teaching skills and your ability to carry out significant and effective research.

The Centre’s main teaching and learning space is located in the award-winning Teaching and Learning Centre on campus and near the centre of the city. It provides an important hub for students and teaching staff to contact each other.

The £40 million investment in the Teaching and Learning Centre created space for group and independent study, as well as a hub for teaching.

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