In common with all the MA Education pathways you will take the core module Research Methodology. In addition, you will study the following specialist modules:
TESOL: Theory in Practice:
This module concentrates on the theory related to language acquisition and approaches to teaching learning a second language and how these influence teaching
TESOL: Curriculum Design and Evaluation:
This module explores issues such as curriculum planning, design and management, needs analysis and assessment and focusing on English for specific purposes and English for academic purposes.
TESOL: Materials Design and Evaluation:
The main skill of a language teacher is choosing and designing affective materials and tasks to support learning. The central focus is on materials selection and design for specific teaching contexts, assessing the current approaches to materials and the ways in which they can be adapted and improved for particular target groups and teaching methods.
Awards are available at Postgraduate Certificate level (after completion of two taught modules) and Postgraduate Diploma level (after completion of four taught modules).
To complete the full MA you will present a 17,000 word research dissertation and a 3,000 word research dissemination plan.
Learning and teaching methods
Part-time students normally take two specialist modules in year one, and a third one plus research methodology in year two. This is followed by a dissertation.
Full-time students take three specialist modules and research methodology over the course of one academic year and then go on to complete the dissertation. You can take modules from other MA Education pathways, such as special educational needs if appropriate.