TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) with Corpus Linguistics (Distance) MA
Lancaster University
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Take your Masters in TESOL in one of the best Linguistics Departments in the world. We are placed 3rd in the QS World Rankings 2024.This innovative course is designed for prospective and experienced language teachers and language professionals who, in addition to broadening their knowledge-base on second language learning and teaching, want to gain expertise in corpus linguistics and in analysing language data.In the course, you will learn about applications of corpora for a variety of areas of ...Read more

Take your Master's in TESOL in one of the best Linguistics Departments in the world. We are placed 3rd in the QS World Rankings 2024.

This innovative course is designed for prospective and experienced language teachers and language professionals who, in addition to broadening their knowledge-base on second language learning and teaching, want to gain expertise in corpus linguistics and in analysing language data.

In the course, you will learn about applications of corpora for a variety of areas of language teaching such as English for Specific Purposes and teaching materials development. The course is entirely web based and allows you to focus your coursework and dissertation on issues and problems pertinent to your own professional context.

The course starts with an online orientation session at the beginning of the academic year. During the course, you will work together with fellow students from different parts of the world in a supportive online learning environment. Throughout all of the modules and the dissertation component you will have access to our team of teaching staff for individual academic supervision, guidance and feedback.

Careers

This course will be useful both for those already working in the field of language education and research, and those who wish to move into this field.

It will prepare you for careers that include:

  • Language teacher / educator
  • Developer of language teaching / corpus-based materials
  • Language data analyst

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65/101
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3rd
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
10th
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Ada
09 Dec 24

Lancaster is a great place to study for a variety of reasons: The city is small and walkable, making spending time there really fun, especially as it's a short bus or cycle ride..Read more

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Deeya
06 Dec 24

The lectures are interesting and the professors teach the subjects well. The campus has a nice atmosphere but the shops on campus can be..Read more

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Entry requirements

2:1 Hons degree in a related subject is normally required. We will also consider applications where you have a degree in other subjects, have a 2:2 or equivalent result and/or extensive relevant experience. In these cases, you should clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills have prepared you for postgraduate study.No teaching experience is required.

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£5,850 per year

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Cost per 20 credit Module (2025-26) Home £1,300; International £1,300

Students from Other UK

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This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

£5,850 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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Cost per 20 credit Module (2025-26) Home £1,300; International £1,300

£5,850 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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Cost per 20 credit Module (2025-26) Home £1,300; International £1,300

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Ada
09 Dec 24
Linguistics BA (Hons)
Lancaster is a great place to study for a variety of reasons: The city is small and walkable, making spending time there really fun, especially as it's a short bus or cycle ride...
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Deeya
06 Dec 24
Linguistics (Placement Year) BA (Hons)
The lectures are interesting and the professors teach the subjects well. The campus has a nice atmosphere but the shops on campus can be...
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Lancaster University
Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Lancaster  1.7 miles away

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