Applied Linguistics with TESOL
Entry requirements
You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, English Language or another relevant subject (e.g. Translation Studies, TEFL/TESL/TESOL, English Literature, Communication Studies).
Relevant professional experience can also be considered for entry.
To apply, you'll also need at least one year’s language teaching experience. If you have less than a year's experience, you can study our MA TESOL programme instead.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Gain the skills to progress in your language teaching career on our MA Applied Linguistics with TESOL, designed for experienced English language teachers.
Join a course designed for experienced language teachers like you.
We offer this advanced level of study so you can build on your current skills and expertise. Develop your knowledge of linguistics, from how the English vocabulary works to the differences between written and spoken language. You'll discover how to apply this knowledge to enhance your language teaching.
Join a World Top 30 Linguistics department that's renowned for research excellence (QS World University Rankings 2024).
- Broaden your knowledge of linguistics and pedagogy, learning from experts across fields of linguistics.
- Real world application: learn how to apply linguistic theory while designing and delivering your language teaching.
- Be part of a thriving English Language and Linguistics department, with opportunities to attend research talks, summer schools and conferences.
- Take advantage of our research specialisms and discover second language acquisition and TESOL alongside modules in applied linguistics.
At Birmingham, research and teaching go hand-in-hand. Lecturers and professors continue to research in their field, offering valuable expertise in Applied Linguistics and TESOL.
- Taught modules - each module represents a total of 200 hours of study time, including preparatory reading, homework and assignment preparation.
- Seminars – modules are mainly taught by small group teaching.
- Dissertation – you'll undertake a dissertation in an area that interests you.
Information for international students
If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification. You'll need to have an IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.5 in any band or equivalent.
For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.5 in any band, which is equivalent to:
- TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 22 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 67 in all four skills
- Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 176 in any component
- LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill
Fees and funding
The College of Arts and Law is a vibrant community of students and academics, dedicated to ensuring that excellence is rewarded, and that fears about finance do not constrain current or prospective students. For this reason, in addition to University funding schemes, we offer our own College-specific funding initiatives.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
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