Course summary
Develop a deeper understanding of the theory and practice of English Language Teaching (ELT) with this master’s degree. You can apply for this course if you have experience in teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and want to gain skills for leadership roles in ELT. If you don’t have experience as an EFL teacher and want to begin your career as one, you can apply for our MA English Language Teaching TESOL Studies course.
Modules
"Compulsory modules include: Analysing Language for ELT/TESOL; Critical Appraisal of Language Teaching Methodologies; Current Issues in Language Teaching Methodologies; Dissertation. Optional modules include: Autonomy and Individualisation in Language Learning; Writing and Written Language; Digital Education and English Language Teaching; English as medium of instruction in global education; Language ideologies in a globalising world. For a full list of modules please visit: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/english-language-teaching-tesol-masters-ma#modules"
Assessment method
We'll assess your knowledge through: individual and group projects and presentations, through workshop activities, written assignments, and the dissertation.
How to apply
International applicants
English language: Band D, IELTS 6.5 overall score with at least 6.5 in Reading and Writing and at least 6.0 in Speaking and Listening.
Entry requirements
"You’ll need a 2:1 degree in one of the following subjects: English Linguistics Modern Languages You’ll also need a minimum of two years’ professional experience related to English language teaching."
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no component below 6.0 |
All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.
Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page
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
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page
Sponsorship information
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ