Education (English Language Teaching) MA
English is a global language used daily in business, education and the media by many people for whom it is a second rather than a ‘native’ language. This course, based in the Faculty of Education and Humanities, has been designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to be an effective teacher of the language. Applying the insights of linguistic research into how English is learned and used in a wide variety of situations, the programme with its practical focus will help you become a resourceful, reflective and confident professional in the field of English language teaching.
This course forms a pathway within the MA Education. To be awarded the qualification MA Education (English Language Teaching) you will need to successfully complete four 30 credit modules plus a 60 credit dissertation. You should take at least three of the modules described below, namely EDUM133, EDUM134, EDUM135 and EDUM136. Each of these modules is also open to you if you have a particular interest in the subject but do not want to follow the complete pathway.
Methods of Learning
All of the modules on the pathway are mainly taught through seminars and workshops. All teaching takes place in small groups which enables you to engage in discussion and debate. Seminars are topic-based and will focus on critical engagement with readings suggested by tutors. In addition, each module leader will hold a series of individual tutorials with you to support your progress and work on particular assignments.
Campus Information
Waterside Campus
In the summer of 2018 the University of Northampton moved to the brand-new Waterside Campus. This seven-year project saw a neglected brownfield site transformed into a successful and impressive new campus that facilitated a radical re-engineering of the University in terms of both teaching methodology and governance structures. aterside is a waterfront site of 24 hectares on the edge of the town centre. Its successful completion has turned a derelict site into a leading facility in the higher education sector. The project brief emphasised integration, of the University into the town and local community, and of departments, facilities and teams within the University itself. New pedestrian and road bridges and cycle routes link the site to the town, and public facilities and commercial outlets are part of a Waterside experience which continues beyond the University to local historic buildings and parks.
Intakes
- Jan
Application Processing Time in Days: 21
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Graduates should be able to seek employment opportunities in a wide variety of areas including:
- English language teaching in any education sector (this may depend on having fulfilled primary teaching qualifications in the countries in which you choose to work as the MA would not be a substitute for such qualifications)
- teacher training
- testing: both in supporting existing testing programs and developing programs in companies developing and implementing communication skills training
- continued academic research in areas of interest developed as a consequence of involvement in this course
- in companies developing and implementing communication skills training
PSW Opportunity
2 Years PSW is applicable after the course.(Bachelors & Masters only)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
If you have a first or second class (2.1) undergraduate degree. You will be interviewed (via Skype, when appropriate) prior to acceptance on the course.
BANGLADESH
We accept the following qualifications:
- 4-Year Bachelor’s degree in Bangladesh from an institution listed on UKNARIC,
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Bangladesh from institutions listed on UKNARIC,
- Successful completion of a recognised pre-master's programme.
INDIA
We accept the following qualifications:
- 3-Year or 4-Year Bachelor’s degree – dependent on the awarding institution and final grade,
- Successful completion of a recognised pre-master's programme.
NEPAL
We accept the following qualifications:
- 3-Year or 4-Year Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in Nepal,
- Successful completion of a recognised pre-master's programme.
PAKISTAN
We accept the following qualifications:
- 4 or 5-Year Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University,
- Master’s degree in Pakistan from a recognised university,
- Successful completion of a recognized pre-master's programme.
SRI LANKA
We accept the following qualifications:
- Successful completion of a 3-yr or4-yr degree in Sri Lanka from an intuition recognised by UKNARIC,
- A Second Class Honours degree from a UK institution or equivalent
Please include the following documents with your completed application form:
- Details of your English Language competence, for example, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOFEL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) tests or equivalent.
- Certified copies of your school certificates and any other relevant qualifications. A certified copy is a photocopy that has an original official stamp of your school, college, or university on it. The stamp should not be a photocopy.
- At least one reference (signed and on headed paper).
- A personal statement to explain why you are interested in studying your chosen course.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
14000 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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