入学要求 Requirement：
学术要求： Either a first- or upper second-class undergraduate honours degree in a Linguistics and/or English Language and/or a Modern Languages programme involving a significant linguistic component; or a first- or upper second-class undergraduate honours degree in any subject plus substantial work experience (two years full time or equivalent) in a language-related profession (eg language teacher, language support assistant, translator).
英语要求：IELTS 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each section. Internet TOEFL with 100 overall including 27 in both Speaking and Writing.
学费 Tuition Fee：2011/2012 £10,900
课程特征 Course Features：
This programme focuses on the theoretical and practical issues that impact on the teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and English as a Second Language (TESL/TESOL). The MA is designed to develop knowledge and critical understanding of current theories and research in language acquisition, and relate these to the practice of English language pedagogy.
The programme is aimed at both experienced language teaching professionals worldwide and those with little or no language teaching experience. Options, seminar groups and teaching practice are organised to reflect students’ previous experience and interests.
课程内容 Course Content ：
Autumn term: Language Description and Analysis ▪ Second Language Acquisition and Research.
Spring term: Principles and Practice in English Language Teaching. You also choose from a number of options (subject to student demand), which may include Advanced Practical Teaching Methodology* ▪ Discourse and Communication Analysis ▪ ELT Management ▪ Practical Teaching Techniques and Observation ▪ Teaching Young Learners ▪ Using Technology in ELT ▪ World Englishes.
*Students with appropriate previous teaching qualifications who successfully complete this course will be deemed TEFL-qualified at UK Diploma level, as defined by the British Council Accreditation Scheme.
Summer term and vacation: you take Research Methods in ELT, and following this course you undertake a research-oriented project, to be written up as a 15,000-word dissertation.
职业机会Career opportunities:
The hallmark of these programmes is the practical and relevant application of theory and research, designed to enhance your professional standing and career prospects in English Language Teaching (ELT) and related fields of work.