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MA Advanced ESOL

Postgraduate Diploma Advanced ESOL

Postgraduate Certificate Advanced ESOL

Global 21st century life and blossoming internationalisation means the demand for highly qualified linguists in the lingua franca of English is growing rapidly.

As a non-native English speaker, studying for the MA Advanced ESOL will raise your language skills to those of a near-native English speaker, and provide you with an enhanced cultural, socio-political and economic awareness of the English-speaking world in general and the UK in particular. You will also further develop your intercultural communication skills in preparation for an intercultural working environment.

The course has been created specifically for English language graduates. Developing your existing English language skills - typically gained through an undergraduate degree in English or English Literature – the MA Advanced ESOL will improve your linguistic analysis and research skills, take your spoken and written English language skills to a new level and expose you to an international world.

MA Advanced ESOL

Key facts

  • The MA Advanced ESOL is led by our newly established Language Centre
  • Learn from highly experienced, qualified and enthusiastic staff and study in an international environment with easy access to native speakers of many other languages

Career opportunities

The MA Advanced ESOL will open up new avenues for careers in translating, interpreting, teaching, research,marketing, politics and journalism, particularly with international companies or organisations. The transferable analytical and communication skills you’ll gain will make you a strong candidate for managerial and administrative positions in industry.

Course duration

Full-time MA: 1 year

Postgraduate Diploma: 1 year

Postgraduate Certificate: 1 year

Part-time MA: 2 years

Postgraduate Diploma: 2 years

Postgraduate Certificate: 2 years

Location: Wrexham

Start month: September

Course modules

  • Applied Linguistics 1
  • Applied Linguistics 2
  • Advanced EFL
  • Research and Study Skills for Languages and Area Studies
  • Contemporary Britain
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Dissertation

Entry requirements

A relevant degree (2:2 or above) in English language, BA ESOL, BA TESOL, English language and literature (combined), or similar subject areas. Other qualifications and experience will be considered on their merits and under exceptional circumstances.Successful applicants must, however, provide proof of consistent proficiency in English, usually with a minimumIELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent – with 6.5 in writing minimum. Applicants whose first language is English will not be admitted.

Assessment

Written and oral assessments, including essays, project tests, poster presentations and literature reviews.

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