Course summary
This programme is aimed at graduates in English, with little or no teaching experience who want an initial preparation course in English Language Teaching at post-graduate level. The programme gives an in-depth introduction to the teaching of English and provides a strong practical foundation for future development. A practical teaching element is a central feature of the programme; students will participate in practice teaching sessions throughout their study period. It is a twelve month full-time programme.
Modules
Core modules: Linguistic analysis for language teaching; approaches to teaching and learning languages; methods and materials in English language teaching; teaching English as an international language; course and syllabus design in English language teaching; blended learning in English language teaching; the practice of English language teaching 1; the practice of English language teaching 2; research methodology and dissertation skills; dissertation; academic and study skills support.
Entry requirements
The equivalent of a UK upper second-class honours degree (2:1) in a field related to Language, English or Education. Applicants with degrees in other subjects may be considered, but candidates may be required to complete selection activities which may include: Submission of a short-written discussion of a topic related to English Language. Participation in an interview (via Skype). A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (6.5 in writing, no sub-section below 6.0) or equivalent for those whose first language is not English. If your IELTS score is below 6.5 you can take one or more Pre-sessional English short courses to help you reach the required level.
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
Fees for Postgraduate Study 2025/26
https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/fee-information/how-much-are-my-fees
Provider information
University of Hertfordshire
College Lane
Hatfield
AL10 9AB