Online Applied Linguistics Tesol Degree :: Accredited Universities

This course is suitable for people from a wide variety of academic and professional backgrounds, including educators from the state and private sectors. It will be of interest to those involved in foreign language teaching and teaching English as a foreign language, language testers, curriculum developers, materials writers and others involved in teaching and learning languages.
It offers a combination of the theoretical and practical aspects of language learning and teaching. The modules focus strongly on practical classroom application, encouraging you to be reflective about your own classroom practices and help to provide an in-depth understanding of current theories about language systems and how languages are taught and learned.

Our degree focuses on aspects of curriculum and syllabus development, second-language acquisition theories and classroom management, but also takes a sociolinguistic and sociocultural approach to looking at second-language acquisition, learning and teaching.

Entry Requirements

First Degree classification of 2:1 or equivalent in a related subject (Languages, linguistics, education, psychology, sociology or other related area). Teaching experience in Linguistics/TESOL also taken into account. Language teaching experience recommended but not essential. Candidates for whom English is not a first language will be expected to demonstrate a certified level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 or equivalent with no individual score lower than 6.

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The MA Applied Linguistics and TESOL course aims to provide professional development and training in applied linguistics appropriate to more experienced teachers of English.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should normally be teachers or others working in the ELT field, with at least a second class honours degree or its equivalent from a non-UK university (GPA 3.0 or above) plus two years’ full time teaching experience. Those who are not native speakers of English need to have a proficiency level equivalent to GCSE Grade C, IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 575 paper/IBT90 (including a minimum of 4.0 in the TWE); Cambridge Proficiency Grade C or above. A minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent in each of the four skills is required.

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This is a flexible course, delivered through proven distance-learning methods, that is ideal for teachers of ELT, EFL or TESOL who want to enhance their career prospects through professional development in their field. It allows you to specialise in areas of particular interest while offering a thorough overview of current knowledge and developments.

On this course you can:

Deepen your knowledge of the learning and teaching process, and upgrade your qualifications.
Use insights from theory and research to reflect on your own classroom practices
Develop your career prospects

Entry Requirements

A good honours degree or equivalent, plus initial teacher training and a minimum of three months full-time, relevant, teaching experience.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.5.

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This course has a strong focus on intercultural issues, ensuring that students develop new ways of thinking and talking about language and language teaching across different linguistic, sociolinguistic and educational contexts.

The course offers opportunities to gain a deeper understanding of the subject through encouraging reflection on what it means to both teach and learn a language and what it means to communicate in both local and global settings.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should hold a good degree in a relevant field (e.g. languages, linguistics, English) and normally have some experience of language teaching.

For non-native speakers of English, a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent, with minimum 6.0 in all components) is normally needed. Distance learning applicants are required to find an institution in their context where they can observe English language classes.

Other Fees

Part time cost: UK and EU students: £800 per 20 credit module

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The Master of Applied Linguistics covers theoretical and methodological issues relevant to practitioners in a variety of professions whose work is concerned with applied language study. It is internationally relevant and focuses on the development of analytic skills and understanding the complex relationship between language use and context, and research in these areas.

The Masters, Diploma and Certificate are offered in 2 specialisations: General Applied Linguistics and Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). For specialisation information click on the 'What you will study' tab.

Key features

Lets you study with one of the largest and most diverse Linguistics departments in Australia, which features four research centres

Offers flexible study options allowing you to study on-campus, distance (online), or mixed

Provides an internationally relevant and highly regarded qualification

Can be combined with the Master of Translating and Interpreting

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements vary depending on the specialisation chosen. Please refer to the relevant specialisation for details.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Accpetance fee: $16000 AUD - deducted off the 1st year's tuition

Notes

May require compulsory on/off campus sessions

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