POSTG RAD UATE COU R S E S
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING
Postgraduate study at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is your opportunity to go further in your knowledge and your career. You can become a specialist, explore the frontier of your subject area with leading researchers, gain accreditation or change trajectory. DMU’s Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities brings together leading research, award-winning work, and innovation in many of the university’s creative disciplines. Our courses are designed with employability in mind, ensuring you gain the skills and experience relevant for today’s competitive job market. DMU is proud to be recognised as a university ranked Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework. This achievement recognises the outstanding teaching from our passionate and enthusiastic academics who are acclaimed experts in their fields. Simon Bradbury Pro Vice-Chancellor International Dean Faculty of Arts, Design & Humanities
English Language Teaching MA
The School of Humanities and Performing Arts is home to innovative courses that are focused around the practical application of knowledge and informed by partnerships with the creative and cultural industries. You’ll be taught by expert academics who are active researchers in their field. Our range of humanities courses strive to nurture your curiosity and creativity as you develop your research interests and skills. We’ll help you prepare for your future career aspirations by teaching you a range of transferable skills, equipping you to reach for your future ambitions and goals. You will graduate with the ability to research, explore ideas, present your work, and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Postgraduate study in the Humanities is an ideal stepping stone for research at PhD level or a career in teaching, publishing, marketing, research or event management. Visit our website to find out more about studying a postgraduate course at DMU including our range of courses, scholarships, events and much more: dmu.ac.uk/gofurther
POSTG RAD UATE COU R S E S
Teaching Excellence Framework
English Language Teaching MA This course explores theoretical knowledge of language teaching and learning alongside real-world classroom experience. You will gain the practical skills and advanced understanding required to succeed as an English language teacher at all levels, from primary and secondary schools to university-level and English language schools both in the UK and overseas. The course considers the practical needs of today’s learners based on contemporary theory of English language teaching, and gives you opportunities to explore research methods relevant to classrooms all across the globe. Throughout the course you will benefit from our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, which is also a member of English UK, the National Association of Accredited English Language Centres.
MODULES
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT
Core modules
This course is designed to improve opportunities for teaching English language in a variety of different settings, both in the UK and abroad. It includes a mix of practical and theoretical modules that will be useful for English language teachers. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills by writing lesson plans, carrying out microteaching to peers and leading on seminar discussions.
• Teaching of Receptive and Productive Skills • Trends and Issues in Communicative Classroom • Research Methods • Dissertation or Work-based Project Optional modules • Psycholinguistics • Assessing English Language: Context and Construct • English for Specific Purposes and Course Design
Taught modules will require preparatory reading and weekly attendance over two terms. In your first two terms you will normally attend around six hours of timetabled taught sessions each week, including lectures, tutorials and workshop and studio sessions, and be expected to undertake at least an additional 30 to 40 hours of independent study each week. Your third term will be predominantly self-directed (including meetings with your supervisor), during which you can expect to undertake 35 hours of independent study each week. Part-time study is normally undertaken on a half-time basis.
Sessions will be used flexibly by the tutor and will include presentations, small group exercises, interactive short lectures, and plenary discussion as well as formal lectures and seminars. The workshop structure places a clear emphasis on student participation and contribution, so you will be expected to undertake extensive preparation for each session. Teaching will be supported by individual or small group tutorials. You will be taught by academic staff who have extensive experience teaching in both the UK and overseas. They are active researchers who explore the methods of both English language teaching and learning.
Modules and course details are subject to change. For the most up-to-date course information, a full list of modules, course duration and entry requirements visit: dmu.ac.uk/elt
EMPLOYABILITY This course can provide a gateway to a rewarding career as a teacher at internationally recognised English language institutions. This qualification will not only enhance your theoretical awareness of issues and trends relating to English Language teaching, but also your ability and acumen as a teacher of the English language at the highest level. Other career prospects include director of studies, web-based teacher and designer, English for Specific Purposes (ESP) trainer for multinational companies, materials and resource designer, one-toone tutor or course management. Previous graduates have progressed onto exciting careers teaching English across the world, such as at universities in Japan and Turkey, a primary school in China, and a language school in Germany.
KEY INFORMATION Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time. Start date: September English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 including 5.5 in each band or equivalent. Entry requirements: You should have the equivalent or above of a 2:2 UK bachelor’s honours degree in a relevant subject, such as English or Education. We encourage and welcome applications from those with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
DMU Global DMU Global is our innovative international experience programme which aims to enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons, helping you to become a global graduate, equipped to meet the needs of employers across the world. Through DMU Global, we offer a wide range of opportunities for you to study, work and volunteer overseas as part of your degree. These opportunities can be directly linked to your programme of study. We also offer a range of international experiences right here on campus and in the UK where students can participate in a variety of opportunities. DMU is also currently offering online opportunities offered in partnership with global organisations. Previous opportunities include, international online networking events, public speaking workshops, cultural discussions and e-language learning sessions. Check out some of our student experience stories here: dmuglobal.com/student-stories
Postgraduate support
Fees and funding
Studying a postgraduate course at DMU will help you to go further in your knowledge and career as you develop your specialisms and express your passion for your subject area. As part of the DMU family, you will be supported at every stage in ensuring you achieve your dreams and make the most of your postgraduate journey.
Funding your studies is an important part of the decision-making process when considering postgraduate study. Our tuition fees are available on our course pages and you can find out the most up up-to-date information on fees and funding options on dmu.ac.uk/pgfunding
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DMU Works We want to help you develop skills that are based on real-world experience. Our dedicated careers and employability team, DMU Works, are on hand to support you with finding placements, volunteering opportunities, CV writing skills, research opportunities and much more. dmu.ac.uk/dmuworks
Healthy DMU Our Healthy DMU initiative supports your university experience to ensure you have a healthy, happy and productive time here. Healthy DMU masterclasses will support you in mindfulness, managing pressure and building confidence. These skills are especially helpful to our mature student body of more than 2,600 people, who may be returning to education after some time away. dmu.ac.uk/healthy
POSTGRADUATE MASTER’S LOANS Postgraduate Master’s loans are available from the UK government for new postgraduate taught and research Master’s students to help fund your course and living costs. Loans are available to full-time, part-time and distance learning students. To find out if you are eligible for a loan, please visit gov.uk/masters-loan
DMU SCHOLARSHIPS Course-specific scholarships, Sports scholarships and alumni scholarships may be available, so check on our website to see what is currently on offer and the eligibility criteria. We also offer a number of tuition fee discounts and country specific scholarships for international students who wish to study a postgraduate course at DMU, please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfees
How to Apply UK STUDENTS
EU/INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH
To apply to study a postgraduate course (full-time or part-time) you should complete an online postgraduate application form and email it to admissions@dmu.ac.uk or apply via the DMU Online Portal.
If you’re an EU or overseas student, you can apply through one of two options:
To apply for a research degree (PhD, MPhil, MSc/ MA by Research, DBA) you are required to apply via our online admissions portal. As part of your application you must submit the below documents:
If possible, you should submit the following documents with your application form:
• Alternatively, you can download and fill out our free application form and return it to our Admissions team by emailing admissions@dmu.ac.uk
• Two current references on official headed paper or from a professional email address (these can be work or academic references and must be signed and recently dated) • Copies of academic transcripts • Copies of degree/diploma certificates • Personal statement To download the application form or access the DMU Online Portal, visit dmu.ac.uk/pgapply
• Apply to study a postgraduate course (full-time or part-time) online via the DMU Online Portal
You’ll need to prepare the following documents to submit along with your application form: • Two current references on official headed paper or from a professional email address (this can be a work or academic reference and must be signed and recently dated) • Copies of academic transcripts • Copies of degree/diploma certificates • A copy of your passport • A copy of your English language certificate To access the DMU Online Portal or download the application form visit: dmu.ac.uk/international/apply
• Your written research proposal so that we can fully assess whether our expertise, facilities and supervisory capacity can support your research needs • Scanned copies of your most relevant academic certificates and transcripts • Two academic references that are dated within the last two years • Applicants who require evidence of their English language qualifications will need to provide an IELTS certificate (no older than two years) or a copy of a degree from a majority English speaking country (dated within the last five years). If using an IELTS certificate, you must have a minimum overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in each component • A scanned copy of your passport For further information about writing a research proposal or applying for a research degree, please contact the Doctoral College at pgradmissions@dmu.ac.uk For further information about writing a research proposal and access to our online admissions portal visit dmu.ac.uk/doctoral
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