MA in Teaching English for Academic Purposes
offered by University of Leeds

MA in Teaching English for Academic Purposes
at
University of Leeds
Overview

Enhance Language Proficiency: MA in English for Academic Purposes - Bridging Language Gaps for Scholarly Success and Effective Communication

Skills you will learn

Who should do this course?

Professionals in Education, Language Teaching, and Linguistics aiming to specialize in English instruction for academic settings

What are the course deliverables?

Develop advanced knowledge of English language structures, functions, and features relevant to academic contexts
Apply specialized pedagogical approaches for teaching English for academic purposes (EAP) effectively
Design and adapt materials and assessments tailored to EAP learners' needs and levels
Analyze and evaluate academic texts and genres across various disciplines

More about this course

In this part-time, fully online Masters course, you’ll develop your skills in teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
You'll focus on how academic language is taught and explore different approaches within the field. Alongside this, you’ll look at the wider context, examining politics and cultures within higher education as they relate to understanding and teaching academic communication
You’ll develop as a practitioner, building on your research and analytical skills, as well as your linguistic and intercultural knowledge
Throughout the course, you’ll collaborate with others, developing your teaching practice and your ability to research and engage in scholarship about your practice, contributing to the field through your work

Core modules

Participants, Practices and Pedagogies in Academic Communication

Knowledge, Politics and Cultures in Academia

Text Analysis

Dissertation or Portfolio

Optional modules

Principles of Curriculum and Assessment Design

Practioner Development and Scholarship

Academic Leadership

Ethics and Malpractice in HE

Intercultural Communications in HE

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Conditional Offer Up Arrow Icon

Yes
A conditional offer from us means you need to achieve the grades or points outlined in your offer letter. Your letter will also explain any English language requirements, if applicable.