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MA English Language Teaching (Distance Learning) at London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The course offers a global approach to the field of English language teaching. With our diverse and multilingual cohort, we adopt a strongly intercultural approach which provides you with a challenging and valuable learning experience. The English Language Teaching MA is designed for teachers and language professionals as well as those with no teaching experience.

Faculty: School of Business, Environment and Law  |  Duration: 1 year full-time distance learning; 2 years part-time distance learning  |  Study mode: online (full-time distance learning / part-time distance learning)  |  Intake: January 2027, September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Issues in Language Learning: An Intercultural Approach, Language Testing and Assessment, Linguistics and Language Teaching: The Description of Language and its Pedagogic Applications, Patterns in Global Sociolinguistics, Teaching Languages Dissertation, The Multilingual Classroom, Understanding the Language Classroom.

Career pathways

The MA offers opportunities for career advancement both in the UK and abroad. Most of the graduates can find employment after completion of the MA, some returning to more senior positions in their previous employment while others can move into new areas such as school management or language advisory work.

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Entry requirements

You will be required to have: a good degree in a relevant field (eg languages, linguistics, English, TESOL, TEFL, ELT, applied linguistics, education, English literature) all applicants (except native speakers of English) must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Students are expected to find a school, college or university where they can observe four hours of English language teaching. English language: London Met's standard English language requirements apply (Student visa applicants may need a SELT such as Academic IELTS).

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Distance Learning, January 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 8,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Distance Learning, January 2027 entry Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time distance learning; 2 years part-time distance learning

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