MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) in London United Kingdom | Queen Mary University of London

This program is designed for educators seeking to enhance their knowledge of English language teaching methodologies and practical applications. It offers a pathway to professional certification (at additional cost), including CELTA, for those aspiring to teach in universities or private institutions. The multimedia elective module delivers hands-on experience with technology-integrated instruction. Key features include: - Observing and analyzing real-world language teaching scenarios - Acquiring hands-on teaching practice - Learning from the UK's leading linguistics department (RAE 2008, 2014) - Choosing between research-focused or CELTA-oriented study tracks - Specializing in emerging fields like digital resource creation to boost career prospects - Ideal for both new graduates and TESOL professionals without formal linguistics training The foundational curriculum covers essential teaching methodologies, second language acquisition theories, and research techniques to support your dissertation work. Building on this base, you can pursue specialized electives in areas such as: - Course design and material assessment - Educational technology applications - Professional/academic English instruction - Language evaluation systems - Discourse studies - For native speakers: English linguistics fundamentals Through mandatory foreign language study, you'll experience language learning firsthand, gaining unique pedagogical insights. The program provides extensive classroom observation opportunities and practical application of theoretical concepts. All instructors are active teaching professionals, ensuring exposure to cutting-edge ELT practices. Career advancement opportunities extend beyond classroom teaching to include: - Academic research pathways - Language program administration - Curriculum design roles - Educational technology positions - Assessment and quality assurance careers