This MasterÕs programme inÊEnglish Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics at Coventry University provides specialist professional development for English Language teachers Ð or teachers to be Ð with a focus on both the theory and practice of teaching English as a Foreign Language (ELT/TESOL) in a variety of contexts Ð for example from lower intermediate (B1) level in adult settings in the UK to higher intermediate level (B2) in Higher Education settings in China or Nigeria, depending on the learnersÕ needs and wants.

Career prospects

An estimated 250,000 native English speakers work as English teachers abroad in more than 40,000 schools and language institutes around the world, so there is a demand for teachers of English in language schools, private schools, state schools, universities and colleges throughout the world.

In addition to classroom teaching, this course should provide you with the chance to develop skills to perform roles such as materials developer, resource manager and examiner. It can also lead to a variety of careers associated with teaching English or the use of English Language, including education management, academic consultancy, journalism, information management and human resources, among others.

Recognised the world over as evidence of advanced skills and knowledge, a Master's degree can assist you to secure professional advancement. It can provide access to senior management posts in both private and state educational institutions around the world.