Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) In-Service MA

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The UCL TESOL MA programme comprises two routes: in-service and pre-service. The TESOL MA (in-service) aims to enhance the career prospects of a second or foreign language teacher and contribute to professional development. Students will explore the latest developments in the theory, policy and practice of TESOL, working with leading experts in the field and other MA students from around the world.

About this degree

This programme will give you the opportunity to discuss and debate issues related to teaching second and foreign languages. You will also develop your knowledge of how theory can inform practice in second and foreign language education. You will deepen your understanding of key concepts and ideas, and develop your ability to select, design and evaluate language teaching materials.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of one core module (30 credits), three optional modules (90 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits).

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The core module for the MA TESOL is Fundamentals of Second and Foreign Language Teaching (30 credits).

• Fundamentals of Second and Foreign Language Teaching

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• Bilingualism and Multilingualism
• Discourse, Society and Culture
• English in Diverse World Contexts
• Language at Work: Communication in Professional, Institutional and Cultural Contexts
• Language and Identity
• Language Testing and Assessment
• Materials Development for Language Teaching
• Multimodal Communication
• Second Language Acquisition
• Sociolinguistics and Sociocultural Theory
• Early Childhood Education
• Education and Development in Asia
• Education Traditions and Systems in Europe
• Internet Cultures: Theory and Practice
• Language Development
• Learning and Teaching with Technologies
• Literacy Development
• Perspectives on Adult Literacy, Language and Numeracy
• Technology and Education Beyond the Classroom
• Theoretical Foundations of Educational Ideas

Visit the UCL Institute of Education website for more information, including module descriptions, which can be seen by clicking on the module title.

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All students submit a 2,500-word research proposal and a 15,000-word dissertation.

Teaching and learning

Teaching combines various forms, such as lectures, workshops, projects, student presentations, and student-led discussions. Within sessions, students often engage in individual, pair and group task which are then fed back to the leanly. Assessment is by coursework and presentation. Various coursework types are used as appropriate to the module.

Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change.

Funding

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website.

Careers

Graduates of this programme are currently working across a broad range of areas. Some are working as English language teachers from early years to higher education, while others have jobs as senior managers and directors of study in the private sector and in state schools. Graduates can also be found working as textbook writers, editors, publishers, education journalists, NGO and development officers, education consultants, policy advisers, researchers and PhD students.

Employability

The programme provides graduates with a rigorous, research-based education based on the latest developments in the area of TESOL. This will give them a natural advantage when applying for teaching or other TESOL-related posts. We also help students focus on employability skills whilst they are here, for example, through departmental talks and other networking opportunities within the department and the wider UCL community.

Why study this degree at UCL?

This TESOL degree combines research-informed learning with the opportunity to reflect on and enhance your own professional practice. You will receive strong support throughout from our team of tutors all of whom have international experience in EFL and ESL.

You will also become part of one of the oldest and most well-known centres for English language teacher development, and will have the opportunity to work with leading researchers from the UCL Centre for Applied Linguistics as well as MA students from all around the world.

Department: Culture, Communication & Media

Applications

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines.

There is an application processing fee for this programme of £75 for online applications and £100 for paper applications. Further information can be found at: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/taught/application.

Who can apply?

This programme is suitable for practising teachers of English as a second or foreign language (ESL, EFL, ESOL) throughout the world. We accept teachers of other languages on the understanding that most of the examples used during the programme will be drawn from English language teaching.

Application deadlines

26 July 2019

For more information see our Applications page.

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What are we looking for?

When we assess your application we would like to learn:

• why you want to study Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at graduate level
• why you want to study Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at UCL
• what particularly attracts you to the chosen programme
• how your academic and professional background meets the demands of this challenging programme
• where you would like to go professionally with your degree

Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this programme match what the programme will deliver.

* Note that if you do not have the required language teaching experience, consider applying to the MA TESOL (pre-service route).

Visit the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) In-Service MA page on the University College London website for more details!