University College Plymouth St Mark & St John

1.  Programme Title

Teaching Language for Specific Purposes
(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 MEd (TESP) is suitable for education professionals working in any or all of the following contexts:
EST, EAP, CLIL, ESP classroom teaching or teacher education and programme management.  The programme focuses on various themes, including the Management of TLSP, a focus in which participants have the opportunity to develop their strategic thinking on TSLP, and Materials Development and Methodology where participants have the opportunity to learn how to develop their own teaching and learning materials and to apply TLSP effectively.

6.  Module Titles

Special Field Modules (30 credits): 

o Strategies for Teaching Language for Special Purposes
o Methodologies and Materials for TLSP and the Development of Teaching Skills

Core Subject Modules include (60 credits) [subject to availability]:

o Language Awareness  
o Materials Development
o Language Assessment
o Approaches to Teaching & Learning
o IT in Learning & Teaching
o English Language Studies
o Language Programme Evaluation
o Skills for Teacher Education

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 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.