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MA - Master of Arts
Coventry University
Full Time
MAY-25
1 year
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MA - Master of Arts
Coventry University
Full Time
MAY-25
1 year
MA - Master of Arts
Coventry University
Full Time
JAN
1 year
MA - Master of Arts
Coventry University
Part Time
JAN
2 years
MA - Master of Arts
Coventry University
Part Time
MAY-25
2 years
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Overview
This MA Course offers you advanced academic study of English literature and language as well as giving you the knowledge-base necessary to become an effective manager in a variety of education settings (e.g. Higher, Further, Schools – state and private).
The course enhances your knowledge of English language and literature while at the same time giving you the opportunity to engage with education management themes with the purpose of either obtaining better employment or becoming a more effective manager in education settings.
You will practise microteaching for either language or literature and discuss innovative teaching theory and practice.
You will explore the stylistics features of the English language, discuss major English literature themes and authors in relation to sustainability and environmental issues, engage with the theory and practice of English teaching (both language and literature) and approach key issues in education management.
You will also have the opportunity to gain a recognised professional teaching qualification: the Teaching Knowledge Test accredited by Cambridge Assessment English, as part of module Professional Enhancement: Managing the Teaching and Learning Process.
Course information
This MA course has been designed to enhance your knowledge of English language and literature while at the same time providing you with the opportunity to engage with education management and English teaching themes. The course should put you on a good stead for the purpose of either obtaining better employment or becoming an effective manager in education settings.
On this course you will explore the stylistics features of the English language, discuss major English literature themes and authors in relation to sustainability and environmental issues, engage with the theory and practice of English teaching (both language and literature) and approach key issues in education management.
You will also gain, on successful completion, a recognised professional teaching qualification: the Teaching Knowledge Test accredited by Cambridge Assessment English, as part of module Professional Enhancement: Managing the Teaching and Learning Process and practise teaching for English Language and Literature.
A diagnostic task is administered at the start the course to support your academic development and this task is discussed with your allocated personal tutor, who can support your learning journey and provide sign-posting for your pastoral needs.
Career prospects
According to the British Council, there were around 1.5 billion people learning and using English worldwide in 2018, forecast to rise to 2 billion by 2020. So there is a high demand for teachers and managers of English in language schools, private schools, state schools, universities and colleges throughout the world.
In addition to enabling you to learn more about classroom management and blended and online teaching and learning of both language and literature, this course will provide you with the opportunity to develop skills to perform the role of education manager. It can also lead to a variety of careers associated with teaching English or the use of English language and literature, including academic consultancy, journalism, information management and human resources, among others.
This course is suitable for graduates who have an interest in English and Education Management. This course requirements a minimum grade/classification of 2.2 or above
Students living in
Domestic
£11,200 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£18,600 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£18,600 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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