Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching

If you want to become a language teacher, then this course will provide you with the theory and practical skills you need.

The Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching MA is a programme which explores the practical applications of applied linguistics and is aimed at postgraduate students with or without language teaching experience. It is suitable for both native speakers and non-native speakers of English who want to develop their careers in language teaching, consultancy or research.

Students who want to become English language teachers will have an optional opportunity to gain a professional teaching qualification (CELTA or CLTA) as part of the programme.

What will you study?

This course allows students to gain insights into the theory and practice of language learning and teaching. It has a strong focus on experiential learning which includes class observation, language learning and micro-teaching to encourage the linking of theory and practice.

For those students who want to become English language teachers, there is an optional opportunity to gain a professional teaching qualification (CELTA or CLTA) as part of the programme. Students may choose this option at their own additional expense, and at an institution of their choice, but the CELTA/CLTA must be studied after the end of the second semester modules.

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.

Core modules

• Language Description, Materials and Methods

• Principles of Language Learning for Language Teaching

• Dissertation Pathway 1 plus Research Skills

• Dissertation Pathway 2: CELTA plus Critical Reflection Skills

Optional modules

• Autonomy in Language Learning

• Educational Technologies for English Language Teaching

• Language and Society: Principles and Theory

• Principles of Intercultural Communication

• Teaching Language for Specific Purposes

Learn a language

You will have the opportunity to study a foreign language, free of charge, during your time at the University as part of the Kingston Language Scheme. Options currently include: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

A second-class degree or above, or equivalent relevant experience.InterviewsWe usually interview both home and overseas students by telephone or by email. All students will need to demonstrate that they meet the specific entry requirements.English language requirements All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with special conditions in all elements. Please make sure you read our full guidance about English language requirements, which includes details of other qualifications we'll consider.Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements may be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course.Applicants from one of the recognised majority English speaking countries (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.