Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Honours) in Language Studies and Teaching English as a Foreign Language in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex
University of Essex
|
Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,500
(c. USD26,114.6)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Master the fundamentals of teaching languages while immersing yourself in the process of learning one. Complete the teaching practice components to earn an extra credential - a Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate (TEFL).
This program is perfect for aspiring English instructors for non-native speakers, yet the expertise you gain will also equip you for diverse career paths in media, administration, business, education, and any field requiring critical problem-solving, independent research, and effective communication of findings.
Your studies will provide comprehensive knowledge of English Language and its instruction, covering:
You'll have the opportunity to study up to two languages from our selection: French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese, achieving at least Proficiency level in one. These globally relevant languages open doors to international business careers, with many alumni securing positions at multinational companies.
For beginners, we provide an intensive month-long summer course at no additional cost.
As a top UK institution for language and linguistics research (REF 2014), we offer an academic environment where most research is ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent.
Our program enhances your research and technical abilities through linguistic data collection and analysis using cutting-edge technology. Collaborative projects and independent work develop your communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Alumni have pursued successful careers in teaching (domestically and internationally), journalism, branding, advertising, marketing, travel, communications, publishing, speech therapy, translation, and media industries.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A-levels: BBB - BBC or 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels
If Portuguese is taken as the major language, A Level pass (or equivalent) in Italian, French, Spanish or Portuguese or first language level fluency in Italian, French, Romanian or Spanish is required.
BTEC: DDM – DMM or 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels.
Other qualifications that hold UCAS tariff points, and combined qualifications: 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A levels or equivalent.
IB: 30 - 29 points or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. Either must include Standard Level Mathematics grade 4, or a minimum of 3 in Higher Level Mathematics. We will accept grade 4 in either Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.
To study Portuguese as your major language, you need a pass in Higher Level Italian, French, Spanish or Portuguese or fluency in Italian, French, Romanian or Spanish.
We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programme courses (formerly certificates) at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for.
IELTS- 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
TOEFL IBT- 76 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
Tuition
GBP
19,500