English Language and TESOL, BA Hons

English Language and TESOL Degree

Greenwich’s English Language and TESOL degree combines linguistic principles with practical teaching techniques, focusing on language application alongside contemporary teaching and assessment practices. Students gain skills in creating lesson materials, critical thinking, and language study, with options to learn Mandarin, French, Spanish, or Italian.

Graduates have diverse career opportunities, including teaching English domestically or abroad, as well as roles in publishing, media, and administration.

Key Highlights

• Study the core properties of human language and teaching methodologies.
• Engage with phonetics, morphology, and sociolinguistics.
• Choose to learn a new language or gain practical work experience.
• Access career paths in teaching, translation, marketing, and media.

Study Structure

• Year 1: Covers foundational linguistics and language teaching principles, with options for language modules.
• Year 2: Explores language meaning, clinical linguistics, and teaching methodology.
• Year 3: Includes advanced linguistics and language teaching design, with options for elective language modules or a dissertation.

Placements & Workload

• "Sandwich mode" offers a year in industry between the second and final years, with paid placements.
• Short-term placements are also available, allowing students to apply their skills in real-world settings.

Career Support

Greenwich provides extensive employability services, including internships, CV clinics, and career workshops, ensuring that graduates are prepared for the job market.