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Applied Linguistics and TESOL MA

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    The University of Sheffield - Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This course provides essential academic and professional training in the systematic study of language education, language learning and language teaching. You'll learn from our academics who have expertise in related disciplines including sociolinguistics, critical discourse analysis and corpus linguistics. We have particular expertise in second language acquisition, academic writing, vocabulary acquisition, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), materials design and testing.Focus on key areas of learning and teaching second languages, including:Language teaching methodologyTeaching skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) and systems (grammar, vocabulary and discourse)Materials selection and useClassroom pedagogy and reflective practiceYou’ll study theoretical approaches to TESOL in the research environment of an academic department, and put these into practice in our English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC).Through this unique combination of theory and practice, you'll develop awareness of the theoretical principles underpinning TESOL practice and be equipped with the practical skills to work in diverse international educational contexts.

Application deadline

04/09/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 26,320per year

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University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    The University of Sheffield - Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

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With 28,000 students from over 150 countries, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety, strong sense of community, and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for international students.
Ranked in the UK top 20 (Complete University Guide 2025), Sheffield is a leading university for research and teaching.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Linguistics

    12th out of 24 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    137 66%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    14th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.27 82%

    4th

    5

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