English Language Teaching (MLitt) 2017 entry
The MLitt in English Language Teaching provides an overview and critical understanding of the theory and practice of English language teaching.
Application deadline
Course type
Postgraduate; leading to a Master of Letters (MLitt)
Course duration
One year full time
Entry requirements
A good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.
English language proficiency. See English language tests and qualifications.
The qualifications listed are indicative minimum requirements for entry. Some academic Schools will ask applicants to achieve significantly higher marks than the minimum. Obtaining the listed entry requirements will not guarantee you a place, as the University considers all aspects of every application including, where applicable, the writing sample, personal statement, and supporting documents.
Tuition fees
UK and EU: £7,500
Overseas: £17,090
Application deadline
Application requirements
- CV
- personal statement (500 words)
- two original signed academic references
- academic transcripts and degree certificates
- English language requirements certificate.
For more guidance, see supporting documents and references for postgraduate taught programmes.
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The MLitt in English Language Teaching is designed to be useful to experienced English language teachers as well as those considering English language teaching in the future. The foundations of applied linguistics in the first semester are developed and applied to classroom observations and practice during the second semester.
Graduates from the programme will have gained an in-depth understanding of the theory of second language acquisition and current thinking on teaching second language teaching methodology, and will have had an opportunity to observe a variety of language classes and reflect on their own teaching and learning contexts.
Course highlights
- Experience small group teaching in a supportive environment.
- Explore current teaching technologies and the use of electronic resources.
- Consider the variety and complexity of English language teaching contexts, globally.
Teaching format
The taught portion of the course consists of four compulsory modules and a range of optional modules held over two semesters. Classes are delivered through a mixture of lectures and seminars.
You will spend the summer months focusing on researching and writing a final dissertation of no more than 15,000 words.
Further particulars regarding curriculum development.
Modules
For more details of each module, including weekly contact hours, teaching methods and assessment, please see the latest module catalogue which is for the 2016–2017 academic year; some elements may be subject to change for 2017 entry.
Compulsory modules
- Language Teaching Methodology
- Linguistics for Language Teachers
- The Context of English Language Teaching
- The Language Learner
- English for Academic Purposes
- Teaching Young Learners
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Research Methods in English Language Teaching.
Dissertation
Student dissertations will be supervised by members of the teaching staff who will advise on an agreed topic and provide guidance throughout the research process. The completed dissertation of not more than 15,000 words must be submitted by a date specified in August.
If students choose not to complete the dissertation requirement for the MLitt, there are exit awards available that allow suitably qualified candidates to receive a Postgraduate Diploma. By choosing an exit award, you will finish your degree at the end of the second semester of study and receive a PGDip instead of a MLitt.
Funding
Recent Graduate Discount
The University of St Andrews offers a 10% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees for students who have graduated during the last three years and are now starting a postgraduate programme.
Contact
English Language Teaching
University of St Andrews
Kinnessburn
Kennedy Gardens
St Andrews
KY16 9DJ
Scotland, UK
Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 2255
Email: elt@st-andrews.ac.uk
Deputy director of ELT
Lesley Thirkell
Phone: +44(1334)46 2263
Email: lt@st-andrews.ac.uk
Admission to the University of St Andrews is governed by our Admissions policy.
Curriculum development
As a research intensive institution, the University ensures that its teaching references the research interests of its staff, which may change from time to time. As a result, programmes are regularly reviewed with the aim of enhancing students' learning experience. Our approach to course revision is described online. (PDF, 72 KB).
Tuition fees
The University will clarify compulsory fees and charges it requires any student to pay at the time of offer. The offer will also clarify conditions for any variation of fees. The University’s approach to fee setting is described online. (PDF, 84 KB).