University College Plymouth St Mark & St John

1.  Programme Title

Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
(MEd/PGDip/PGCert)

2.  Duration

o Full-time:  one year at UCP Marjon (October-September)
o Part-time: up to three years on a modular basis in UCP Marjon in Plymouth ( or for a group in their own country with direct teaching and on-line support).

3.  Entry Requirements

A 1st degree (Bachelor level) and two or more years of relevant experience.  In addition, those applicants whose mother tongue is not English will need to provide evidence of proficiency in the language (e.g. IELTS,  minimum 6.5; iBT 100; TOEFL 570 – written version).  Also, applicants may wish to seek recognition for prior learning or achievement at universities and other HE institutions or approved professional bodies.

4.  How to Apply

Interested applicants should initially contact the International Office (inted@marjon.ac.uk) with enquiries or for details of fees and for application forms.  Initial on-line application is also possible. 

5.  Programme Overview

The CLIL programme is designed for qualified English teachers, also subject teachers with no formal training as language teachers and who teach their subject in English.  It is also designed for teacher trainers and staff in managerial positions involved in the delivery of  CLIL work.  The course enables participants 

• To develop existing Knowledge, Skills and Awareness in foreign language content teaching.
• To enhance their repertoire of classroom teaching strategies in foreign language content teaching
• To develop new professional skills (e.g. in evaluation, uses of IT)

6.  Module Titles

Special Field Modules (60 credits): 

o Language Study for CLIL
o Practice of CLIL

Core Subject Modules (60 credits) include:

o Language Programme Evaluation
o Language Assessment
o Materials Development
o Approaches to Teaching and Learning
o IT in Learning and Teaching

Please enquire for further information to the International Office about availability of options

Research Modules (60 credits):

Either  Dissertation (20,000 words)   or   Practitioner Research (30 credits) + Professional Study(10 – 12,000 words)  (30 credits)

7.  Teaching, Learning and Assessment

The CLIL programme involves substantial practical, hands-on work.  At the same time it encourages participants to reflect on the principles underpinning CLIL pedagogy.  Assessment takes the form of

The modules are taught in a variety of ways with an emphasis on active learning methods appropriate for adult education in small to medium-sized groups.  These include interactive skills-training sessions, seminars, discussion groups and reading syndicates, supported by lectures where appropriate.

Each module is assessed by means of written assignments and portfolio tasks.  Assignments link theory and practice and include research-driven elements, as well as requiring appropriate background reading.  Portfolio tasks invite the participants to develop their capacities as learners.

8.  Fees and Funding

The full-time and part-time in UCP Marjon postgraduate fees are indicated on our website at :
www.marjon.ac.uk/courses/feesandfunding.  Occasionally, fee reduction scholarships are available.  Please contact the Postgraduate Programme Leader.

9.  Programme Leader

Please contact us at inted@marjon.ac.uk for further information or advice.