COURSE CURRICULUM

The MA in Linguistics for English Language Teaching provides a comprehensive program that combines linguistic theory with practical language teaching skills. The course equips students with a deep understanding of how language is structured, used, and acquired, and how this knowledge can inform effective teaching practice. Core modules cover key areas including phonetics, phonology, syntax, language acquisition, and research methodology, alongside practical applications in language teaching and academic skills development. Students complete a substantial dissertation, enabling them to conduct independent research and apply theoretical concepts to real-world contexts. The program also offers optional modules, allowing students to tailor their studies to their career goals and interests. These optional modules cover areas such as second language acquisition, pragmatics, discourse analysis, teaching English for academic purposes, technology-enhanced language learning, and corpus linguistics, providing flexibility to specialise in specific aspects of language teaching and research. Delivered with support from expert tutors within the Language at Leeds research network, the course emphasises the integration of evidence-based research with practical teaching experience. Graduates leave with the skills to enhance classroom practice, contribute to research in language education, or pursue careers in international and national educational settings, combining theoretical knowledge with applied expertise.