Master of Science [M.Sc] [Economics and Finance] From University of Brighton

TheÊTeaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Distance Learning) programme offered by the University of Birmingham is a set of interactive course materials to complete in part-time, self-study mode over a period of at least 30 months.

Why study this course

• FlexibilityÊÐ we have multiple start dates throughout the year so you have the option of choosing when to commence your studies with us. You can study at home, in your own time and at your own pace, so you can combine achieving a qualification with other commitments. You also have the benefit of developing your career without having to leave employment.

• Real life applicationÊÐÊyou can begin to apply new knowledge and insights to your working life whilst you are still studying. Many students even choose to tackle work-related topics in their dissertations.

• Opportunity to attend our summer schoolÊÐÊyou will be able to attend one of our summer schools in Birmingham, Japan or Korea to learn more about the discipline and meet with academics and other students on the programme.

• Access to excellent resourcesÊÐÊyou will have free access to the 450 million-word Bank of English corpus, and to the hardware, software and data resources held at the Centre for Corpus Research. You will also have access to the resources such as theÊAcademic Writing Advisory ServiceÊand theÊBank of Assessed WorkÊto help with transitioning to postgraduate studies.ÊWe also have an extensive and growing range of books and journals available through the UniversityÕs online library.

• Personal tutorÊÐ your personal tutor will be on hand to answer questions regarding the content of your programme and give further advice. You will be able to contact your personal tutor via email or telephone.

• Excellent reputationÊÐÊThe Department of English Language and Linguistics is one of the oldest and largest of its kind in the country. The distance programmes have been running for more than twenty years and have gained an excellent reputation. The online materials have been developed by experts in the field with a range of research interests and specialisms.

Birmingham's English Language and Linguistics postgraduates develop a broad range of transferable skills that are highly valued by employers, particularly in relation to verbal and written communication. They also develop crucial skills in organisation, time management, analysis and interpretation of information.

Many of our graduates enter roles for which their programme has prepared them, such as teaching and lecturing; others use their transferable skills in a wide range of occupations including journalism, marketing and events.