English Language Teaching (ELT)
MA
University of Huddersfield

Key Course Facts
Course Description
If you are an experienced ELT teacher looking for a new challenge, this could be the course for you.The MA ELT (Distance Learning) provides you with the opportunity to extend your professional knowledge and skills and reflect on your own teaching and learning context. You will have the opportunity to pursue your own professional interests by either completing a Dissertation on a topic of your choice or taking our innovative Materials Development for TESOL module in which you design a set of teaching and learning materials for your own professional setting.
Why ELT?
-
You’ll develop your ability to engage critically with current issues in English Language Teaching.
-
You’ll have the opportunity to critically analyse and apply current theories on language learning and teaching to practical situations.
-
You’ll reflect on and enhance your own learning and professional practice in English Language Teaching.
We welcome applications from Home and International students.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
-
- 6.5
- All Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study English Language Teaching (ELT), MA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
You should: * Have an honours degree in a relevant subject at 2:2 or above, or a professional equivalent. * Have a minimum of two years full-time experience in teaching English to speakers of other languages. * Be currently working as an ELT teacher. * The University will determine whether a degree can be recognised as UK equivalent.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of University of Huddersfield in top UK and global rankings.
See all 25 university rankings of University of Huddersfield
About University of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.
Student composition of University of Huddersfield
-
Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11885
- postgraduates:
- 2785
- Total:
- 14670
List of 787 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Huddersfield - Course Catalogue
Where is this programme taught


