Language Teaching PGCert

On this course, you'll gain detailed knowledge of the theories, approaches and methods of language teaching. We'll also give you an up-to-date overview of current approaches, methods, trends and issues in language teaching, so you'll know the latest developments in the field. We will also give you a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of second language acquisition. You can then specialise, according to your interests.

If you want to teach your mother tongue or any other languages that you speak and you don’t have a background in linguistics, then this course is for you. You can gain a postgraduate language teaching qualification at one of the UK's top departments – and practise your skills in one of the world’s most multicultural cities – London.

• For recent graduates with little experience of linguistics
• Learn to teach your mother tongue or any other language you speak
• Study in the UK’s top-ranked linguistics department (RAE 2008, RAE 2014)

Facilities

• Our new Graduate Centre: purpose-built study spaces and a roof-top common room with a terrace
• Access to Queen Mary’s comprehensive libraries, including the Postgraduate Reading Room
• Access to the superb collections at Senate House Library, University of London

Career paths

This programme provides you with a wide range of transferable skills that are prized in many careers.

We ensure our programme is a career investment: not only is this PGCert a great fit if you want to become a language teacher, it also opens the door to our MA programme and subsequent careers in language-related fields such as quality control, assessment, syllabus development and planning or educational technology.