MA in Teaching English to Young Learners (by distance)

Programme leader: Dr Annie Hughes

What are the advantages of the University of York’s MA in TEYL?

This was the first MA in Teaching English to Young Learners to be offered as a distance programme in a British university and is one of The University of York's most popular professional development Masters courses by distance. Because of our expertise in this field, our innovative qualification in teaching English to primary and secondary age children is now a highly regarded programme leading to this important TEYL qualification.

Special features of the programme are:

Modules cover theory, practice, Action Research and professional development.
All modules in this MA focus on the Young Learner up to 16 years of age.
There is flexibility of study - students study when they want to, around their full-time professional commitments, and not to a set timetable.
Supervision is by the most suitable means for each participant e-mail, fax etc.
There is more opportunity to 'trial' ideas immediately in professional classroom practice as you study each module.
There is less professional and personal disruption as the programme fits around your work diary.
Continuous assessment is throughout the duration of the Masters course; no dissertation requirement.
With tie-in to partner learning centres in Norway, Switzerland and Singapore, as well as the ability to study online, the Masters in TEYL gives the convenience of distance learning, with added support.

What does the University expect of each participant?

Participation in the MA in TEYL by distance is an active process. Modules and assignments emphasise the need for continual development and reflection and require participants to share responsibility for their learning with the University.

Study your way

Studying for an online Masters course in Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) (often known as TEFL or TESOL) by distance learning, suits students who prefer to study in a flexible manner at a time and place that fits around their own schedule. This may be due to variable domestic or work commitments that make attendance on a regular course in York inconvenient or difficult.

You can enhance your professional knowledge and standing as a TEFL, TESOL or TEYL teacher by enrolling on the University of York accredited TEYL distance course. TEYL may also be known as Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) or English Language Teaching (ELT).

Learning by distance at your own speed

The distance learning Masters course in TEYL offered by the University of York's Department of Education suits active learners who know what they want to achieve and who wish to work at their own pace. As a learner by distance, you can vary the pace of your study to suit your available study time, your aptitude, your previous knowledge and background, your prior experience and your work commitments, but still maintain a regular study pattern working to modular deadlines via assignment assessment.

Enhancing your job prospects by developing your skills

The MA in TEYL enhances excellent job opportunities for those involved in foreign language teaching in TEFL, TEYL and TESOL and boosts your chance to teach and travel in many countries around the world. It is a requirement of the course that you normally have a teacher training qualification from a recognised University/college and have approximately three years teaching experience in a classroom environment.

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