English Language and English Language Teaching (ELT), BA Hons

This programme is offered by the School of Humanities & Social Sciences. It allows students to study the principles of language and communication, and the practise of English language teaching, whilst also incorporating courses from a variety of other subject pathways.

This programme combines the academic study of language and communication with practical training in English Language Teaching (ELT). It prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities from Education (e.g. teaching of English as a first or second language in the UK or abroad) and research in language and acquisition to publishing, media, and the computer industry.

Aims of the programme:

To help students develop analytical and critical thinking skills.
To give students an understanding of the properties and analysis of human language.
To provide students with an understanding of the process of language acquisition.
To give students an appreciation of the possible applications of the knowledge of language.
To provide students with knowledge about how to design and produce materials for a language lesson.
To give students an appreciation of current practice and developments in language teaching and testing in ELT
To provide them with seminal teaching practice.

UCAS code

Please telephone our Enquiry Unit on 020 8331 9000

School

Humanities & Social Sciences

Location

Greenwich Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time
6 years part-time

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

240 UCAS points

INCLUDING at least 200 from two A-levels or from a relevant vocational qualification.

PLUS GCSE English at grade C or above.

• Students who were educated in a language other than English should demonstrate an IELTS score of 6.5 or above.

• At time of press entry requirements are subject to change. Please check the online prospectus to confirm UCAS points before making your application.

Specialist equipment/facilities

The language centre provides a welcoming and friendly environment in which to learn a language and is equipped with a wide range of specialist materials. It is supervised by a team of language assistants for each of the languages offered.

Assessment

Students are assessed through examinations, coursework, oral presentations and project work. Practical teaching is assessed through classroom observation and a portfolio of lesson plans and reports.

Career options

Graduates can pursue careers in teaching or can work in the media, publishing or administration.

Year 1

Foundations of Linguistics
Language, Communication and Society
Introduction to English Language Teaching
Another course chosen from a related subject pathway

Year 2

Meaning in language
Applied Linguistics
Methodology and Practice of Language Teaching
Another course chosen from a related subject pathway

Year 3

Reflections on Language Learning
Practical Teaching
Materials Production and Course Design
Another course chosen from a related subject pathway

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