Applied Linguistics for TESOL MA

at Northumbria University

Our MA combines exciting subject-specific content with an emphasis on development of independent analytical and research skills, supported by knowledgeable, research-active staff.

Our learning and teaching strategy is designed to deliver a stimulating and student-centred environment through a combination of lectures, seminars, group workshops and individual tutorials. The range of subject-specific modules has been developed to help you acquire the core skills appropriate to the study of TESOL and Applied Linguistics and the course culminates in a dissertation of approximately 15,000 words.

Our team offers a progressively challenging and rewarding experience, integrating the teaching of fundamental issues in Applied Linguistics and TESOL with the up-to-date findings of research conducted by the teaching team.

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

Year one

• EF0126 -Academic Language Skills in FADSS Level 7 (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
• EL6026 -Cognitive Linguistics (Optional,20 Credits)
• EL6028 -The origins and evolution of language (Optional,20 Credits)
• EL6029 -World Englishes (Optional,20 Credits)
• EL6032 -Variation, Change and Corpus Linguistics (Optional,20 Credits)
• EL6033 -Language and Social Disadvantage (Optional,20 Credits)
• EL6043 -Language and Meaning (Optional,20 Credits)
• EL6052 -Forensic Linguistics (Optional,20 Credits)
• EL7005 -Dissertation (Core,60 Credits)
• EL7038 -Research Methods (Core,20 Credits)
• EL7039 -Psychology of Language (Optional,20 Credits)
• EL7040 -Sociolinguistics (Optional,20 Credits)
• EL7041 -Negotiated Study (Optional,20 Credits)
• EL7047 -Investigating Language for TESOL (Core,20 Credits)
• EL7048 -TESOL Syllabus & Materials Design (Optional,20 Credits)
• EL7049 -Professional Practice of TESOL (Optional,20 Credits)
• EL7050 -Investigating Second Language Acquisition (Optional,20 Credits)
• EL7051 -Exploring the TESOL Classroom (Core,20 Credits)
• EL7052 -TESOL in the World (Core,20 Credits)
   

Entry Requirements 2022/23

Standard Entry

Applicants should normally have:

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent.

English language requirements:

International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

Full UK Fee: £7,950

Full EU Fee: £16,500

Full International Fee: £16,500

The MA has been designed to enhance promotion prospects, fulfilling industry demands for highly qualified graduates with the skills to work across a variety of professions – most notably English Language teachers and teacher trainers, managers, course planners, government advisers, inspectors, material developers and consultants.

The course is also ideal for those looking to move into professional research, publishing and editing, and educational management. There is constant demand both in the UK and overseas for Applied Linguistics and TESOL graduates in other language-related professions, such as the media, the helping professions, communication, publishing and editing.

Employment prospects for those holding the MA Applied Linguistics for TESOL qualification are excellent and graduates have gone on to good careers as English teachers overseas or in their home countries.