Study location	United Kingdom, Nottingham, Clifton campus
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MA

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor diploma; - two years’ full-time English language teaching / TESOL experience (or equivalent). *Alternatively, we accept five years’ English language teaching / TESOL experience without a degree (non-graduates).

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS 6.5.; TOEFL iBT (taken outside the UK) with an overall score of 83; CAE (Cambridge English Advanced) grade C

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.

More information	ntu.ac.uk/..7-18/english-language-teaching

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

You’ll take the following core modules:

Theory and Practice in Language Teaching: (20 credit)

This module develops your understanding of a wide range of teaching methodologies for both general purpose teaching and for particular language elements and skills. It also introduces you to the theories and research findings from the field of second language acquisition with particular emphasis on instructed second language acquisition. You’ll be able to critically evaluate the suitability of different teaching methodologies for promoting learning for particular student groups and teaching/learning contexts.

Analysing Language in Use: (20 credit)

You’ll develop your knowledge and skills in analysing language in use. It covers fundamental areas in language analysis for English language teaching practitioners. It also focuses on the collection of linguistic data from various social contexts and their analysis at different linguistic levels.

Course Design and Assessment: (20 credit)

The module aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to evaluate different types of course and syllabus design and to design a course. You’ll develop a critical understanding of principles and theoretical issues relating to course and syllabus design, through examination of different approaches to and descriptions of the course design process.

Research Methods:

This module provides essential preparation for assignments and dissertations. You’ll develop research skills and apply them to methodologies required for English Language Teaching research. In the first half, you’ll analyse the key components in published research literature and critically evaluate the research design and methodology used. In the second half, you’ll design a small-scale research project and conduct a pilot study to prepare for your dissertation.

In addition to the core modules, you will be able to choose two of the following choice of 20-credit option modules*:

Blended Learning and CALL: Multimedia Applications in Language Learning
English for Professional Purposes
Materials Development
Teacher Education
Teaching English to Young Learners
Teaching Speaking, Listening
Teaching Reading and Writing
English for Academic Purpose
Intercultural Communication

• (options subject to availability)

Career opportunities

This career focused course is designed to provide a pathway to posts in academic management, teacher-training or materials writing for experienced teachers. We have graduates working as English language teaching professionals, teacher trainers, textbook writers or university lecturers throughout the world.