Master of Arts - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

This course provides students with a specialist combination of theoretical academic study and robust practical application and skills development in English language teaching. It provides advanced training for TESOL professionals, and examines the latest developments in TESOL methodology and related issues. Students will develop the practical and professional skills involved in TESOL, along with the ability to analyse and apply theoretical perspectives to practical situations. The course enables them to develop your skills in argument, synthesis and critical expression of TESOL issues, and apply them in different teaching contexts. Students will also enhance advanced skills of research, presentation and analysis in TESOL contexts. Nurturing ongoing professional development and skills in pursuing further independent research is an important aspect of the course, enabling students to make a full contribution to professional development in a specialist area.