MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

University of York Department of Education

Full time September MA 1 year full-time Award winner

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About the course

Learn how to teach a truly global language

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.

Leading research

Ranked 5th in the UK for research according to the Times Higher Education’s ranking of the latest REF results (2021). Learn

Entry Requirements

2:2 or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as English Language, Linguistics or Education with a substantial English component

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

If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability.

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Fees

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Where will I study?

University of York

York is a high-performing Russell Group university and one of the world’s premier institutions for inspirational and life-changing research. Our focus on teaching and research excellence has resulted in consistently high rankings in the UK and a first-class reputation across the globe. York was ranked 10th for research excellence in Times Higher Education's most recent ranking of Research Excellence Framework (2021). Eight of the University’s academic departments were ranked in the top five for their subject while 12 were in the top ten in terms of research impact. We believe passionately in delivering research-led teaching to help students develop skills needed for success in a competitive global workplace. We’re located in the beautiful, historic city of York - consistently voted as one of the friendliest, safest and best places to live in the UK - while our incredible green campus boasts modern facilities and accommodation.

We’ve won a FindAMasters and FindAPhD Postgrad Award!

As a previous winner of a Postgrad Award, our university community has been recognised for their excellence in, and dedication to, postgraduate education. Studying with us means you’ll be part of a supportive environment that has been celebrated for its achievements and positive impact on our postgraduate students.

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