MA Language Teaching

at Birkbeck University of London

CORE MODULES

• Language Teaching and Learning in Multilingual and Multicultural Contexts

• Research Methods and Design

OPTION MODULES

• Analysing Language Structure and Use

• Bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition (Level 7)

• Identity in Applied Linguistics Research Level 7

• Intercultural Communication in Business Contexts

• Introduction to Applied Linguistics

• Language and the City (Level 7)

• Language, Culture and Communication

• Linguistic Description for Language Teaching (Level 7)

• Neurolinguistics (level 7)

• Sociolinguistics

DISSERTATION/INDEPENDENT LITERATURE REVIEW

• Dissertation

• Independent Literature Review

Usually at least a second-class honours degree (2:2) or above, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject and/or relevant professional training and language teaching experience.

An interview may be required. A short admissions task of no more than 500 words may also be requested, to support your application.

You must provide two references, at least one of which should be an academic reference.

If you have been awarded the Cambridge Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults (DELTA) in the last five years, you may apply for credit for one option module (please indicate this in your application).

Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.

On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.

• Full-time home students: £9030 pa

• Full-time international students: £16380 pa

If you are an experienced teacher this MA will help you to progress to a more senior or specialised position in language teaching, such as a:

• senior teacher

• director of studies

• teacher trainer

• consultant

• materials developer

Graduates can also pursue career paths in local and national government, the charity sector, public relations and the media, marketing, lexicography and translation, and tourism/hospitality. Possible professions include:

• language teacher (TESOL)

• secondary/further/higher education lecturer

• publisher

• translator

• speech and language therapist

• community development worker

• youth worker

• special educational needs teacher.