Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) University of Birmingham
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | On-Campus | Full-time | 1 years | September | £7290 year per | £16380 year per |
| MA | On-Campus | Part-time | 3 - 4 years | September | £2430 year per | £5220 year per |
| Postgraduate Certificate | On-Campus | Full-time | 1 years | September | £4680 year per | £10920 year per |
| Postgraduate Certificate | On-Campus | Full-time | 1 years | September | £2430 year per | find out |
| Postgraduate Diploma | On-Campus | Full-time | 1 years | September | £4860 year per | £10920 year per |
| Postgraduate Diploma | On-Campus | Part-time | 2 years | September | £2430 year per | find out |
Course overview
This Teaching English as a Foreign Language programme (TEFL, also known as TESOL in some countries) based in the School of Education, offers a unique opportunity to study for a qualification which links teaching English to wider issues of school-based education.
The modules will provide you with a strong grounding in theoretical literature as well as appropriate classroom methodology, course design and an introduction to the key research tools. The programme is designed to be practical and you will have opportunities to create bespoke teaching and learning materials as well as visit British schools to observe classroom teaching. The TEFL programme is aimed at individuals with knowledge and understanding of current debates relevant to the teaching and learning of English as a Foreign Language. The aim is to support you in becoming a reflective TEFL practitioner, a competent educational researcher and an active member of the international academic and professional TEFL community.
Entry requirements for this course
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