By the end of the course you will be familiar with current developments in Applied Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). In particular, you will develop your knowledge of:

• language learning
• features of communication in a range of settings
• teaching methodology

The course is available to:

• those with teaching experience (in-service) 
• those without teaching experience (pre-service)
• lecturers at higher education institutions

Research project

As part of the course you will carry out a research project. This encourages you to explore teaching and learning issues through collecting and analysing data. Our research methods module will provide you with a range of research tools and training.

To ensure a positive learning experience, a variety of support is available, focusing on:

• expectations
• critical thinking
• academic writing

We rank in the top 100 for Linguistics - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019

Our staff have experience of teaching around the world. They are actively involved in research and we incorporate relevant research findings into the course content. Dr Elaine Lopez leads the course.

We deliver modules through a mix of:

• lectures
• seminars
• workshops
• group activities

Most modules last one semester. Teaching takes place during the day at our Newcastle campus. We don't deliver teaching over the weekend.

The course consists of three main parts:

• compulsory modules (60 credits)
• optional modules (60 credits)
• research project (60 credits)

Optional modules include a wide range of modules in TESOL and applied linguistics, as well as linguistics and education. You can build the course to match your individual interests and/or future career needs.

We use a variety of teaching methods to:

• support your learning experience
• develop your learning potential
• prepare you for real-world challenges

Interactive sessions encourage you to apply new knowledge, concepts and skills to your practice. Weekly independent study tasks allow you to engage with and contribute to sessions and seminars.

If you choose to study part time you will take up to 80 credits during your first year. During second year you will complete the remaining credits and conduct your research project.

You will have access to the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences' resource centre and iLaB. You will also have access to:

• the University Library
• computer clusters and IT services
• a tailored academic writing course for TESOL

• ALC8020 Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
• ALC8098 Dissertation
  

You will take two further compulsory modules from the following list:  

• ALC8025 English Language Teaching Methods 
• ALC8024 Language Awareness
• ALC8026 Language Learning
• ALC8033 English for Academic Purposes

You will take 60 credits from the following modules:

• ALC8036 Materials Design and Evaluation in TESOL
• ALC8031 Discourse Analysis
• ALC8022 Computer Assisted Language Learning
• ALC8027 Spoken Interaction in Language Learning and Testing Contexts
• ALC8029 TESOL for Young Learners
• ALC8028 Thinking Skills in ELT

You may take one of the following non-Applied Linguistics and TESOL option modules to a maximum 20 credits instead of one of the optional modules shown in the list above. Alternative option module arrangements may be considered with the approval of the Degree Programme Director:

• ALC8001 The Social Psychology of Communication
• ALC8002 Sociolinguistics
• ALC8007 Professional Communication
• ALC8008 Language and Cross Cultural Communication
• ALC8009 English in the World: Global and Cross Cultural Issues Surrounding English as a 'Lingua Franca'
• ALC8012 Introduction to Interaction Analysis
• ALC8010 Culture, Interculturality and Indentity
• ALC8021 Understanding Multimodal Communication
• ALC8037 Multilingualism, Language Planning, Policy and Identity
• NCL8007 Career Development for Masters level students (Cracking Careers: Exploring and Driving your Career Options)

• 6 week Pre-sessional entry: IELTS 6.0 overall (with 6.5 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub-skills)     
• 10 week Pre-sessional entry: IELTS 6.0 overall (with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub-skills)

You can study our Pre-sessional English course at the INTO Newcastle Centre.