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Education: Language and Education MA

University of Sheffield

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Sheffield Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

On this MA, you'll focus critically and constructively on language acquisition and learning, on the place of language in society and on the impacts that language can have on educational provision. You'll explore key theories and debates in language acquisition and teaching and learning, in how and why languages are used in society and in the relationship between linguistic structures and social categories. Designed for anyone interested in languages and education and the role of languages in society, this course covers a very broad field and will appeal to those working in language teaching and learning, both internationally and nationally, whether teaching English as a foreign language/second language, or teaching other second or foreign languages.It will also appeal to those fascinated by the world of linguistics and sociolinguistics.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 24,270per year

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University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    16th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

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Pathway programmes are available to help students with English as a second language and different educational backgrounds prepare for their academic career.
With nearly 11,000 international students, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety and strong sense of community and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for high-achieving international students who demonstrate excellent academic potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Linguistics

    17th out of 25 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    155 76%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    14th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    9th

    11

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