Course summary
Advance your understanding in the study of language and take English teaching to the next level. Our flexible distance learning course fits around your life so you can learn while working anywhere in the world. This course is for you if you're interested in applying language research to language teaching methods and want to advance your career teaching English. Why study this course? Study anywhere in the world with a global Top 30 department for Linguistics (QS World University Rankings 2024). You can study at your own pace and in your own time on this flexible distance learning course. We've designed it to fit around your work and other commitments. You'll self-study over 30 months using interactive course materials created by our experts in linguistics.
- Advanced level of study designed for teachers of English.
- Study online and develop your career without leaving your job.
- Access electronic resources through our library e-resources to support you studying online.
- Choose a start date that suits you with multiple entry points during the academic year.
- Meet your classmates and academics at summer schools across the globe.
Modules
The programme comprises 120 credits of taught modules and a 60-credit dissertation. Modules run every four months of the course and the final six months are for researching and writing up your dissertation. Visit the course page on the University of Birmingham website for the most up-to-date module information.
Entry requirements
You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject like English Language or Linguistics. Relevant equivalent study or professional experience can also be considered for entry. Please include details of your current and/or previous employment in your application.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT