MA Education (English as an Additional Language) at Lincoln Bishop University

Programme overview

Our MA Education (English as an Additional Language) is designed for educators working with EAL students who wish to build expertise in this specialist area. Available in three study modes—full-time (1 year), part-time blended (2 years), and part-time online (2 years), this programme allows you to examine current theory and practice while developing practical strategies for supporting EAL learners. You'll gain advanced knowledge of classroom techniques, whole-school approaches, and research-informed practices for EAL pupils at compulsory school age.

Duration: 1 or 2 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time / online / blended | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Vision, Practice and Policy: Shaping the future, EAL (1) Supporting EAL in the classroom, EAL 2: Whole-school approaches for EAL support, Research Skills, Research Project.

Career pathways

The MA Education (EAL) responds to growing demand for specialists in this field, with organisations seeking staff with expertise in supporting children and young adults with additional needs, including EAL. Completing this MA positions you strongly for roles requiring specialist knowledge of EAL provision, whether in educational settings, leisure industries, or sporting organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry to the MA EAL programmes typically requires a second-class degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject. We assess each application individually, recognising that academic potential can be demonstrated through various professional and educational backgrounds. We value diverse professional backgrounds and recognise that valuable skills can be developed through various pathways. For international applicants, English language requirements are IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6 in each component. Full-time students are not required to undertake work-related learning.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,675 a year (2026/27). Master's (MA/MSc, 180 credits) full-time; distance learning programme fee also £8,675. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,925 a year (2026/27). Master's (MA/MSc) full-time. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 or 2 years

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