The MA Applied Linguistics (TESOL) at the University of Bedfordshire equips you with advanced practical classroom experience and training essential for teaching English as a foreign, second, or additional language. This postgraduate degree is ideal for those seeking to deepen their understanding of language systems, including phonology, grammar, and lexis, and explore how these are effectively taught. You will gain insight into materials development, evaluation, and the critical research issues relevant to language teaching and learning, preparing you for a dynamic career in English Language Teaching (ELT).
You will study this Masters Degree full-time on campus over one year, engaging with modules such as Exploring Research: Concepts and Methods, The Methodology of Language Teaching, and Issues in Second Language Acquisition. A distinctive feature of this programme is the observed and assessed teaching practice, offering significant career advantages. You will also undertake a substantial dissertation in Applied Linguistics and ELT, culminating in a comprehensive understanding and practical skill set ready for professional roles in recognised ELT centres worldwide.