University of Sunderland

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - PT

* Exceptions may apply.  Please see Fees and Finance for further information.

Introduction

This part-time route is available in both on-campus and off-campus modes.

The MA TESOL has been designed to enhance your abilities through a knowledge of the theroretical and practical aspects of the English language classroom.

The programme will help you stand out when you apply for jobs or promotion, and is suitable for teachers in both private and state sectors. It also includes a practical teaching module designed to cater for applicants with no prior teaching experience.

The high level of flexibility within the programme is reflected in the opportunities for you to choose assignments related to your particular areas of experience and interest.

The University of Sunderland provides a high level of student support. Your tutors within the University will maintain contact with you via email, telephone and written communication and, if you study on campus, also through face-to-face meetings.

The programme will be followed through to MA, or you may wish to study only for the intermediate awards of Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) or Postgraduate Diploma (PgD). These are choices you can make as you progress through the programme.

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Course Content

Stage 1
Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) 60 credits

You study the following modules at the same time, over 15 weeks:

• The Principles and Practice of English Language Teaching
• Linguistics for TESOL
• Practical Teaching

Stage 2
Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) 60 credits

During the diploma phase you will complete three modules from the following:

Core module:

• Research Methods in Language Learning and Teaching

Option modules:

• Theories of Second/Foreign Language Learning
• The Management of Change in English Language Teaching (on-campus students only)
• Language Learning and Educational Technology (on-campus students only)
• Language, Culture and Power (off-campus students only)

Modules may vary from year to year.

Stage 3
Masters (MA) 60 credits

• Dissertation - you complete a dissertation of 15,000 words on a TESOL- related topic of your choice.

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Entry Requirements

All applicants should hold a first degree or equivalent and should have excellent English language skills. Applicants who first language is not English must show evidence of IELTS level 6.5, TOEFL 575 or equivalent.

For the practical teaching module, distance learning applicants are supposed to find an institution in their context where they can teach and DVD record an English language class and also observe such classes.

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Fees and Finance

The fees for this course are as specified in the table at the top of the page.

Please note that different fees apply to students studying for "Equivalent or Lower Qualifications" (ELQs). For more information about ELQs, please see the page Information for applicants who already have an HE Qualification.

For information about University scholarships and bursaries please see the page Fees and Finance.

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Teaching and Assessment

If you choose the off-campus route you will have online access to the required materials. We will also support you through online tutorials, email, faxes (if appropriate) and telephone calls. You will still have full access to the University of Sunderland library facilities.

Assessment on the entire programme will include written assignments, observing and teaching English Language classes in your context, oral/written presentations and a dissertation.

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Career Opportunities

A Masters qualification can enhance your promotion prospects and improve your employability.

For example, the programme could equip you to take up a role in managing change in education or leading a department or school.

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Supplemental Information

There is an additional charge of £330 for books.

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Facilities

*World Class Web/Design Tools*
The University of Sunderland has made a significant investment in providing students with access to the latest releases of Adobe products.

Selected PCs within the St Peter's and Murray Libraries have been pre-loaded with the Creative Suite 4 (CS4) Adobe Design Premium Suite for your exclusive use.

CS4 Creative includes key products such as Indesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver as well as Photoshop and a range of many others.

Further information is available from:

http://www.adobe.com/uk/products/creativesuite/design/

For information regarding locations of PC or Macs within your own faculty that have access to Adobe products please contact your Faculty IT Support.

If you are interested in purchasing Adobe products for your own PC/Mac Adobe offer significant savings for student purchases via any of its approved re-sellers.

Please visit:

http://www.student-software.co.uk/

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Related Courses

• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - Distance Learning
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - Combined Subjects (Major, Dual and Minor)

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