MA Teaching English and Additional Languages at University of Essex

Programme overview

MA Teaching English and Additional Languages helps language teachers develop advanced expertise in multilingual language education. It is studied mostly online through asynchronous study with scheduled live sessions, plus a two-week study period at the Colchester Campus.

Department: School of Language, Literature, and Media (Department of Language and Linguistics) | Duration: 2 years part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules Language Learning Pedagogies, Principles and Practices in Language Teaching and Materials Design and Implementation (30 credits each); Year 2 Language Testing and Assessment in Different Contexts (30 credits) and a 60-credit Practice-Based Project.

Career pathways

English or additional-language teacher, language programme coordinator or curriculum designer, language assessment or testing specialist, teacher trainer or educational consultant, and leadership roles in language education; many graduates continue to doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2.2 degree or international equivalent in education, English language and literature, English language studies, linguistics, modern languages or teaching (English). A lower-class degree may be considered with teaching experience, or a 2:2 in an unrelated area containing a substantial element of English language, language education, linguistics, language studies or language teaching, or demonstrable personal or professional interest or expertise in English and/or English language teaching. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other components; a pre-sessional English pathway is available. Student visa sponsorship is not available for this course; applicants should be able to enter the UK for the short on-campus period as a Standard Visitor.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,800 a year. Part-time fee stated per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

International applicants: GBP 12,538 a year. Part-time fee stated per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time

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