Applied Linguistics (TESOL) MA
University of BedfordshireBedford Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This Master’s is designed for both native speakers and non-native speakers with a high level of English. You explore the relationship between linguistics and second-language learning; the methodology and techniques of language teaching; and current issues in English language teaching. The course provides practical classroom experience with observed and assessed teaching practice.
On successful completion, you gain TEFL Q status, signifying you are fully qualified in British Council terms. We have designed this course to follow British Council regulations, enabling you to gain a TEFL Q status when you graduate. TEFL Q status indicates you are a fully qualified TESOL/TEFL teacher.
We work in partnership with local councils, schools and colleges to support refugees and asylum seekers with free English classes; our students also support parents of school children with free ESOL classes.
Key highlights
- Gain TEFL Q status, fully qualified in British Council terms
- Observed and assessed classroom teaching practice
- Explores links between linguistics and second-language learning
- Covers language teaching methodology and current issues in English teaching
- Community partnerships offering free English classes to refugees and asylum seekers
- Open to native and highly proficient non-native English speakers
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include related area
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
The University of Bedfordshire values its alumni and is proud to offer a scholarship worth 20% of your first year’s fees.
Up to 20% of feesPostgraduate Global Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship is worth £3000 off the total international tuition fees for the course.
Up to £3,000Postgraduate Global Subject-Specific Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Subject-specific Merit scholarships are worth up to £4000 off international tuition fees for the course.
Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Postgraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- TESOL teacher
- EFL teacher
- ESOL tutor
- English language teacher abroad
- Academic English tutor
- Language programme coordinator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,000 per year | International: £17,900 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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