Department of Education

Most students complete the programme in 2 years. We appreciate that there may be exceptional circumstances which cause a student to want to take longer than this, and we would try to accomodate this where possible.

Yes, we encourage a great deal of interaction between those on the programme. Usually, students in each cohort are involved in TEYL in many countries.

Students can choose to start the programme with either an online Introductory Module or a face-to-face one. If you choose the face-to-face option you would need to travel either to Norway, Singapore or Switzerland for the introductory module at the start of year one and again at the start of year 2. There is no requirement to travel for the online version of the introductory modules.

Students usually take both introductory modules by the same delivery method.

On successful completion of the 2 year programme, students are awarded the MA in Teaching English to Young Learners. Students starting after October 2011 may be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma or a Postgraduate Certificate if they successfully complete part of the programme. Further details are available from the MA TEYL programme administrator.

Initially, your application should include an application form and a personal statement as a minimum. In order to be offered an unconditional place on the programme, successful applicants must also provide 2 satisfactory references, confirmation of a first degree and proof of financial support. Additionally, applicants who do not have English as their first language must also provide proof of English language ability.

Your personal statement should be between 800 and 1,000 words in length and cover:

• Relevant details of your academic and education background
• Details of relevant activities you have undertaken, like designing teaching materials or organising short courses
• How the MA TEYL programme suits your needs and what attracts you to it
• How the MA TEYL qualification fits into your future plans

We usually ask that applicants to the MA in Teaching English to Young Learners supply a reference from an employer and a reference from someone who can comment on the applicant's academic ability. Universities keep a record of their students for many years and we ask that applicants try to get a reference from the previous university before they try other options. If you are having difficulty, please contact the MA TEYL programme administrator.

Yes, the course is not restricted to teachers. It is suitable for a range of TEYL professionals including teachers, teacher trainers, materials writers, ministry officials, advisors and publishers, as long as applicants have the correct entry qualifications. Applicants will need access to a classroom for their second year action research project but this research could be carried out as an observer in another teacher's classroom.

IELTS certificates must have been issued within 2 years of your application to the MA in Teaching English to Young Learners for them to be accepted. If your certificate is older than this, please arrange to take the test again. If there is difficulty in doing this, please contact the MA TEYL programme administrator for advice. Please note that we also accept TOEFL and Cambridge Proficiency qualifications. See the Eligibility and Fees section for details.

Yes, many of our graduates stay in contact with us and tell us what great opportunities they are able to take up because of their MA in TEYL.

If you are awaiting a decision in relation to your application, please log into e:Vision where you can easily track the status of your application. You will also be notified via e-mail when decisions are processed. We aim to have a decision to you within 2 weeks of your application.

It is possible to defer by up to a year. Please contact the MA TEYL programme administrator if you would like to do this.

You should be able to log back into evision to upload additional documents, or you can email them to the MA TEYL programme administrator.

Please see the Essential Financial Information for Students booklet.

All students are required to enrol at the start of each academic year. New students holding unconditional offers will be contact by Registry Services with further details once they have accepted their unconditional offer.

Enrolment can be completed online via evision.

Yes. Students successfully completing the programme will be invited to a graduation ceremony at The University of York. If attendance is not possible, degree certificates can be mailed out to graduates at an address they choose.