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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) – (M.Ed.)
The University of Exeter
School of Education & Lifelong Learning
| Application Deadline: | 15th September | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,255 - ≈ € 13,937 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Exeter / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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A Masters in TESOL from the University of Exeter has international recognition and is seen as an important professional qualification worldwide to enable TESOL teachers to enhance their career prospects. In particular, it is often seen as an important entry qualification for educators who want to work at University level. At Exeter, depending on the modules taken, completion of the MEd in TESOL can help you to move into new areas within TESOL such as teacher education and training, English for special purposes, materials development and the teaching of English to young learners.
As well as developing your understanding of theoretical issues in language teaching and the implications of these for classroom practice through insights shared by guest speakers, you can also gain hands-on experience in UK primary or secondary schools by undertaking extended visits as an informal volunteer teaching assistant to support pupils whose first language is not English.
Whatever your background and whether you work in primary, secondary or higher educational settings around the world, our MEd TESOL programme caters to the needs of all TESOL professionals. The programme provides you with a theoretical overview of key aspects of TESOL; an introduction to educational research; and an understanding of how to conduct research in the field of TESOL. It also allows you to specialise in optional modules of your choice and to enhance your opportunities for career progression.
This Masters pathway gives you the opportunity to study another aspect of education by selecting up to 30 credits of optional modules from the two other MEd pathways: Creative Arts or Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Duration One year full-time in Exeter.
Contents
Course & Modules The full-time, one year MEd TESOL in Education pathway is part of a coherent Masters programme, which gives you the opportunity to study another aspect of Education.
Students may select any combination of elective modules (timetable permitting) up to the maximum of 60 credits, 30 of which must be obtained through pathway specific modules. In order to receive an award with a specialist programme title (e.g. MEd TESOL in Education), a maximum of 30 credits may be taken outside the chosen special field. Students completing the programme with fewer than the minimum of 90 credits in a single specialist programme (Creative Arts/TESOL/SEN/ Technology, Creativity and Thinking) will be eligible for the award of “Master of Education” (with no named specialism).
Compulsory modules for the TESOL specialism Depending on your level of professional experience, you will take one of the following core modules:
* Principles of Language Learning (EFPM266)
* Developing Practical Knowledge for TESOL Teaching (EFPM280)
Students with less than two years teaching experience must take EFPM280. Students with more than two years teaching experience will normally take EFPM266.
The following modules are compulsory for all students:
* Language Awareness for TESOL (EFPM267)
* Introduction to Educational Research and Dissertation (EFPM308)
Electives (60 credits) Creative Arts:
* The Arts and Educational Futures (EFPM265)
* Arts in the Curriculum (EFPM228)
SEN:
* International Perspectives: Inclusion, Disability and Diversity (EFPM272)
* Critical Perspectives in Inclusive and Special Education (EFPM273)
TESOL:
* Foreign Language Testing and Assessment (EFPM835)
* Developing an Appropriate Language Teaching Methodology (EFPM268)
* Teaching English to Young Learners (EFPM787)
* Developing Language Teachers (EFPM269)
* Practical Knowledge for TESOL Teaching (EFPM280)
* Principals of Language Learning for TESOL (EFPM266)
* New Technologies in Language Learning (EFPM309)
* Teaching English for Specific Purposes (EFPM833)
* Developing Materials for TESOL (EFPM310)
* Principals and Practices of Curriculum Development and Syllabus Design (EFPM311)
Technology, Creativity and Thinking:
* Creativity and Education Futures (EFPM303)
The availability of all modules is subject to timetable, staffing and other constraints, including financial viability as determined by student recruitment and fees. Module availability is thus subject to permission from the Director of Education.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Each application is considered on an individual basis to determine suitability and there are no set prerequisites for entry. However, applicants are typically expected to have a first degree in language or education, a teaching qualification, and a minimum of two years' full-time relevant teaching experience.
IELTS Overall score of at least 6.5
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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