English Language Teaching
The Department of Language Studies
At
postgraduate level the Department offers Certificate,
Diploma, Masters and Doctoral programmes for the English
language teaching profession. We have a growing
international reputation in this area. Our teaching staff
have experience in a wide variety of countries and contexts
in both the public and private sectors. They regularly run
programmes overseas and undertake consultancies, research,
evaluation and inspection in curriculum development, and
teacher education for the British Council, the Department
for International Development, UCLES, Trinity College and
other agencies.
Overall, our concern is to develop professional expertise appropriate to a wide spectrum of teaching situations across the world. We are concerned with the day-to-day realities and the broader issues of English language education. We encourage interaction between students and staff at all levels, which involves a culture of research and discussion. Our Department welcomes educators and researchers from all over the world and offers first class tutorial and supervisory support within a friendly, supportive environment.
Teaching and Learning
Masters, Diploma and Certificate programmes within the Department are taught principally on the basis of lectures, seminars and supervision. The lectures are participatory in that students will often be invited to discuss issues introduced by the tutor. Individual contributions by students are considered a vital ingredient in the programme content.
The Department has particular strengths in the degree of supervision offered to students. In the writing of assignments, students are able to consult programme tutors on content and mode of writing. For projects and dissertations, each student is appointed a supervisor with whom regular meetings are arranged. Information about the Department and staff members is also available online.
The Application Process
Applicants for the Certificate, Diploma and MA programmes should complete an application form, provide two references, and attend an interview with the programme director or another member of the Department. In some cases one or more of these requirements may be waived (if, for example, the candidate could not attend for an interview). Some candidates may be required also to submit work or complete other qualifying checks or tests to show their suitability.
Programmes Offered
MA and Diploma TESOL
Distance MA TESOL
MA and Diploma in Teaching English as an
Additional Language Certificate (TEAL)
Cambridge ESOL Certificate (CELTA)
Research Degrees in Applied Lingusitics