MA English Language Teaching: Online (part time - 2.5 years)
Teachers from all over the world can take this part-time (two and half years duration), five semester Masters degree programme, which is studied entirely online. Developed and delivered collaboratively by the University of Southampton and the British Council, it offers postgraduate level study in key areas of current theory and practice in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching.
Introducing your
course
Enhance your teaching capabilities as an excellent teacher of the English Language with the MA English Language Teaching: Online degree, delivered by the University of Southampton. This online masters degree offers key modules through online learning, allowing you to develop your skills with a range of interactive media such as podcasts and video clips. Over the course of 2 and a half years, this part-time masters course can teach you all the teaching aspects needed such as language analysis to become an inspiring English Language teacher.
Programme Overview
It provides you with postgraduate level study in a number of important areas of current theory and practice in applied linguistics and language teaching and provides a focused route for English language teaching professionals who wish to develop advanced knowledge and skills in English language curriculum, pedagogy and assessment. It will give you the opportunity to reflect on your professional experience and update your theoretical and pedagogical knowledge in a flexible and well-supported learning environment.
To apply for a postgraduate course please visit the How to Apply page or click on the apply button below.
Application process and required supporting documents
University online application including a personal statement
Transcript
2 references
English language (if relevant)
If you have a question or would like further information, contact our admissions team: Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 8062 Email: MastersELTonline@britishcouncil.org
Programme Structure
This programme is divided into 180 credits. 120 credits are obtained from taught modules with the remaining 60 credits relating to the dissertation.
Key Facts
Duration: The taught components of the programme are studied over two years (four semesters). The dissertation is written during semester five.
Start dates: September and January
Closing date: 8 weeks prior to the start of the programme each semester (applications received after this cannot be guaranteed processing in time for the programme commencement)
Fees: Total programme fee - £8400 (to be paid in three equal payments of £2800 over the duration of the programme)
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International students
The Southampton pre-Masters can be taken if you have qualifications or grades that do not meet University of Southampton direct entry criteria but meet the minimum entry criteria for the pre-Masters further details). You will be guaranteed a place on your chosen masters degree programme subject to successfully completing the pre-Masters. Visit our pre-Masters Programme to find out more about these degree programmes.
All applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency. Applicants requiring a visa to study in the UK who do not offer GCSE English language (or GCSE English) at the required level will need to meet the following English language proficiency requirement. Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements.
Band C IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components
For 2019 entry
Qualification
Grade
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall, with minimum of 6.0 in each section, or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University
Degree
First, or upper second class honours degree or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University in English, Linguistics, Modern Languages or another relevant discipline, plus two years of relevant professional experience related to English language teaching (other relevant forms of experience may also be acceptable).
Selection process
Intake:
-
Average applications per place:
4
Academic entry requirements: First or upper second class honours degree, or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University in English, modern languages, or a cognate discipline,
plus a minimum of two years’ professional experience.
English language entry requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with minimum of 6.0 in all components, or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University.
Selection process: Online application
Interview may be required on a case by case basis to assess suitability of course.
Taking an innovative approach to online course design and distance learning, the MA content includes, interactive 'learning objects', podcasts and video clips from lectures and seminars given by teaching and research staff at the University. There is also extensive use of discussion forums and synchronous communication with other students on your course, as well as the module tutors. Full reading lists are provided as well as access to the University library and its stock of e-books and journals.
Students can expect a weekly commitment of 10–12 hours of online study, chatroom seminars and online forums, supported by 10 hours of private study. The course concludes with a 15,000-20,000 word dissertation.
Year
1
Semester One
Compulsory
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Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the
programme and the learning outcomes that a typical
student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage
of the learning opportunities that are provided.
More detailed information can be found in the programme handbook (or other appropriate guide
or website).
Fees & funding
Tuition fees
List of tuition fees for this course and it's variations
Scholarships, bursaries, sponsorships or grants may be available to support you through your course. Funding opportunities available to you are linked to your subject area and/or your country of origin. These can be from the University of Southampton or other sources.
Students are responsible for meeting the cost of essential textbooks, and of producing such
essays, assignments, laboratory reports and dissertations as are required to fulfil the
academic requirements for each programme of study.
In addition to this, students registered for this programme typically also have to pay
for:
List of additional costs for this course
Type
Description
Cost
Printing and copying
Where possible, coursework such as essays, projects and dissertations is likely to be submitted on line. However, there are some items where it is not possible to submit on line and students will be asked to provide a printed copy. The University printing costs are currently:
A4 - 5p per side (black and white) or 25p per side (colour) A3 - 10p per side (black and white) or 50p per side (colour).
Please note: Paper sizes not recognised by the printing devices will prompt you to select the size and then charge a minimum of 50p per black and white copy and a maximum of £1 per colour copy.
You can pay for your printing by using the money loaders or by using print copy payment service by going to www.printcopypayments.soton.ac.uk
Please remember that we are unable to refund any credit that has not been used by the end of your course, so please consider this when topping up your printing/copy account.
You will be given a printing allowance of £1 per 7.5 ECTS FREN towards the costs of printing lecture handouts and/or practical scripts.
The University Print Centre also offers a printing and copying service as well as a dissertation/binding service. Current printing and copying costs can be found here: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/printcentre/copyrooms/service.page
They also provide a large format printing service, e.g. Academic posters. Details of current costs can be found here: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/printcentre/exhibition/academicposters.page
£0.05-1.00
There will also be further costs for the following, not purchasable from the
University:
Type
Description
Stationery
You will be expected to provide your own day-to-day stationery items, e.g. pens, pencils, notebooks, etc. Any specialist stationery items will be specified under the Additional Costs tab of the relevant module profile.
Books
Where a module specifies core texts these should generally be available on the reserve list in the library. However due to demand, students may prefer to buy their own copies. These can be purchased from any source.
Some modules suggest reading texts as optional background reading. The library may hold copies of such texts, or alternatively you may wish to purchase your own copies. Although not essential reading, you may benefit from the additional reading materials for the module.
Equipment
Laboratory equipment and materials:
All laboratory equipment and materials are provided.
Equipment
IT: Computer discs or USB drives
Students are expected to provide their own portable data storage device.
Equipment
IT: Software licenses
All software is provided.
Equipment
IT: Hardware
It is advisable that students provide their own laptop or personal computer, although shared facilities are available across the University campus.
In some cases you'll be able to choose modules (which may have different costs associated
with that module) which will change the overall cost of a programme to you. Please also
ensure you read the section on additional costs in the University’s Fees, Charges and
Expenses Regulations in the University Calendar available at www.calendar.soton.ac.uk.
Learning & Assessment
Taking an innovative approach to online course design and distance learning, the MA content includes, interactive 'learning objects', podcasts and video clips from lectures and seminars given by teaching and research staff at the University. There is also extensive use of discussion forums and synchronous communication with other students on your course, as well as the module tutors. Full reading lists are provided as well as access to the University library and its stock of e-books and journals.
How will you learn?
Online learning is self-instructional learning and there are no classes as such. A large degree of responsibility for and control over your learning rests with you. However, it is important to help you to structure your study time and we do this through two important online forms of contact or interaction. The following teaching and learning activities will help you to preview, focus, check on or explore issues related to your independent study reading:
E-microteaching activities and action research and reporting/presentation in forums
Interactive tasks which are built into the specially designed learning materials which we call learning objects. These are organised around topics.
Online tutor led discussion forums and real time (synchronous) chat/small group discussions
Accessing online resources and presentations and lectures via podcasts/audio/video files/internet
Private study, research and reflection and reading key texts
The formative assessment will consist of online "chats" that you will have with your tutor, as well as feedback from tasks and activities you have previously been set. There will also be online forum discussion tasks where you are encouraged to participate with the other students. The formal assessment of the programme will consist of a portfolio collection of tasks (ranging from descriptive to evaluative) related to certain theme, essays, projects that relate to methodological practice in your own institutional context and a 15,000 word dissertation.
Professional development
A masters degree will enable you to further develop the key skills employers seek such as: time management; problem solving; team work; deadline and project management; cultural awareness; working independently; using your initiative; relationship-building; critical thinking and research analysis. Above all, you will learn to communicate your ideas and enthusiasm to a wide range of audiences.
