Teacher Training and Teacher Education

The MA TESOL is designed for experienced teachers of English from the UK and abroad at secondary level and above. This course provides the participants with the opportunity to update and extend their knowledge of current concepts and theories relating to TESOL methodology and practice. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on the practical application of the theoretical bases of TESOL to classroom practice within an expanding global teaching environment.  In order to reflect the link between theory and practice, micro-teaching, collaborative classroom observation and small scale research form part of the assessment.

The MA TESOL will be particularly attractive to practising teachers who are unable to leave their employment for a full year, as each component can be considered as a complete course. The credits awarded at each exit point can be accumulated and transferred to the next stage of the course. You can therefore build up sufficient credits to progress through the different levels, that is from 60 credits (Postgraduate Certificate TESOL) to 120 credits (Postgraduate Diploma TESOL) and 180 credits (Master). Delivery is also flexible as you can either study full time (for one year), part time (over two years) or by modular study (up to six years).

The course is delivered in taught input sessions and workshops followed by teaching practice each week so that you put what you learn into practice right away. You will also observe experienced, qualified English language teachers as part of your course.

CELTA is the pre-service teacher training course. It is intensive, stimulating, practical and fun. It is also internationally recognised.

Last modified on 08 August 2011