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MA - Master of Arts
University of York
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MA - Master of Arts
University of York
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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Develop your knowledge of approaches to English language teaching to facilitate better teaching practice.
This course will provide you with the tools and resources you need to evaluate current issues and key trends in language learning and teaching in a range of contexts, and consider their application in classroom instruction, assessment, materials development, and the English language curriculum. You'll also learn how to conduct your own research.
Teaching and assessment
You’ll work with world?leading academics who’ll challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.
Careers and skills
This master is an ideal foundation for careers in the language education sector, and for postgraduate students looking to go on to further study such as PhD.
Many of our graduates become English language teachers around the world: in private language schools, state schools, universities and other organisations requiring English language instruction. Others find employment opportunities in areas such as course and syllabus design, and materials writing in large- and small-scale publishing houses.
This course can be used to complement teacher training/development and voluntary or paid roles which focus on the more practical elements of teaching. However, this course is not a teacher training programme.
Career opportunities
Undergraduate degree: 2:1 or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as English Language, Linguistics or Education with a substantial English component. Other qualifications and experience: If you will have at least one year's teaching experience by the time this course starts you should consider applying for our MA in Applied Linguistics for English Language Teaching.
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)
£25,900 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£25,900 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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