About the course

The MA in Applied Linguistics and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is aimed at graduate teachers and other English Language Teaching professionals with at least two years' English language teaching experience who wish to further their academic and professional development. This degree will provide you with: A critical understanding of key issues and debates in many areas of applied linguistics and of how these relate to English Language Teaching. A body of knowledge that will enhance your ability to undertake language teaching at a range of levels in different cultural and institutional contexts. The ability to reflect, analyse and critically evaluate language teaching and learning concepts and theories, and to understand and examine the assumptions underlying different classroom practices. The skills to undertake effective practitioner research in your specific area of interest. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£17,450

Intake	Location
Term (January), 2024	Leicester
Term 1 (September), 2024	Leicester
Term 1 (September), 2025	Leicester

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Leicester

At least a relevant second class honours degree - or its equivalent from a non-UK university (GPA 3.0 or above)

　　You should normally be a teacher or working in the English Language Teaching field with two years’ teaching experience.

　　Academic qualifications and transcripts

　　Personal statement/research proposal

　　Two completed references (one must be academic) OR names and contact details of two people from whom we can request references (one must be an academic referee).

　　Proof of English language competency (if your first language is not English)

　　IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

　　TOEFL iBT - 90

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Leicester. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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