Construction Management and HNC

Description

This programme is offered by the School of Humanities & Social Sciences. It allows students to study the principles of language and communication, and the practise of English language teaching, while also incorporating courses from a variety of other subject pathways.

The programme combines the academic study of language and communication with practical training in English language teaching (ELT). It prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities from Education (e.g. teaching of English as a first or second language in the UK or abroad) and research in language and acquisition to publishing, media, and the computer industry.

The aims of the programme are:

• To help students develop analytical and critical thinking skills
• To give students an understanding of the properties and analysis of human language
• To provide students with an understanding of the process of language acquisition
• To give students an appreciation of the possible applications of the knowledge of language
• To provide students with knowledge about how to design and produce materials for a language lesson
• To give students an appreciation of current practice and developments in language teaching and testing in ELT
• To provide them with seminal teaching practice.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 10350 Year (International)

• English

Course Content

Year 1

• Foundations of Linguistics (30 credits)
• Language, Communication and Society (30 credits)
• Introduction to Language Teaching (30 credits)
• One 30-credit option from a related subject pathway including languages (30 credits)

Year 2

• Applied Linguistics (30 credits)
• Meaning in Language (30 credits)
• Methodology and Practice of Language Teaching (30 credits)
• One 30-credit option from a related subject pathway including languages (30 credits)

Year 3

• Key Issues in Second Language Acquisition (30 credits)
• Language Teaching: Design and Practice (30 credits)
• Two 30-credit options from related subject pathways including languages (60 credits)

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6

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Requirements

Applicants should have:

280 UCAS points

OF WHICH 240 points or more from A-levels or an equivalent qualification

PLUS GCSEs to include English and Maths at grade C or above.

• Applicants may be invited to interview.

• Students who were educated in a language other than English should demonstrate an IELTS score of 6.5 or above.

• Entry requirements are subject to change. Please check the website to confirm detailed requirements before making your application.

The language centre provides a welcoming and friendly environment in which to learn a language and is equipped with a wide range of specialist materials. It is supervised by a team of language assistants for each of the languages offered.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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• Academic Excellence Scholarship

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• Access Bursary

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• Alumni Bursary

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