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Introduction
Why choose this course?
Key features
 Develop specialist skills in communication and presentation in order to become an effective teacher, and have the opportunity to investigate the theoretical and conceptual issues involved in teaching written and spoken language.
 Gain life experience by practising your language skills and networking in a different culture, with the opportunity to study abroad between years two and three.
 Develop transferable skills in interacting with, influencing and inspiring others which are ideal for employment opportunities in both the UK and abroad.
 Through our DMU Local programme students have previously gained experience in the community and helped local children learn to read.
 Learn from specialist teaching by experienced practitioners; ensuring the skills you develop are current to professional practice.
 Benefit from Education 2030, where a simplified ‘block learning’ timetable means you will study one subject at a time and have more time to engage with your learning, receive faster feedback and enjoy a better study-life balance.
Overview
English Language with TESOL at DMU allows you to combine the study of English Language with the key theoretical and practical issues involved in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
The course is designed to enable you to develop your own ability to teach English to non-native speakers whilst enabling you to think about how language in general and English in particular functions in the world today. You will study linguistics, grammar, the evolution of the English language and a variety of writing styles, while also exploring the theory of how to teach English as a second language. You will acquire skills in the analysis of digital communication and the study of language through the application of digital tools and methodologies.
You will develop a set of linguistic and analytical skills, which will help you become a highly-skilled communicator and prepare you for a range of careers.
Modules
First year
• Block 1: Approaches to Reading and Writing
• Block 2: Words in Action
• Block 3: Foundations in English Language Teaching for International Learners
• Block 4: Topics in Linguistics: Theory in Practice
Second year
 Block 1: Structure and Meaning
 Block 2: Research Methods for Linguists
 Block 3: Varieties of English Language Teaching for International Learners: An exploration
 Block 4: Pragmatics, Theory and Practice
Third year
 Block 1: Yearlong: Dissertation
 Block 2: Language Acquisition and Expression
 Block 3: English Language for Specific and Professional Purposes
 Block 4: Communication, Control and Resistance
Entry Criteria
ENTRY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Home Office Share Code
For EU students only.
IF no Qualification
Please provide CV with at least 2 years of work experience, and employee reference letter.
Entry criteria
Typical entry requirements
 104 points from at least 2 A'levels
 BTEC Extended Diploma DMM
 International Baccalaureate: 24+ Points or
 T Levels Merit
Plus five GCSEs grades 9-4 including English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above.
 Pass Access with 30 level 3 credits at Merit and GCSE English (Language or Literature) at grade 4 or above.
We will normally require students have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.
 We also accept the BTEC First Diploma plus two GCSEs including English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above
Interview required: No
English language requirements
If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
English language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.
Assessment
ASSESSMENT METHODS
1. INTERNAL ENGLISH TEST if you don't have an English accredited certificate
2. Academic Interview
Teaching and assessments
This degree will make you aware of the full resources of language, and help you learn to use them to the full, in any situation. From the beginning of your course, you will be developing a knowledge of how language functions, and increasing your own skills of analysis and self-expression, while your TESOL work will focus on the acquisition of key skills and knowledge of teaching in general, and the teaching of English to non-native speakers in particular. The second and third years blend theoretical and applied skills for you to learn how to put your knowledge into practice. This degree is centred on language and communication, and the acquisition of tools and theories that will help you, and other people, communicate more effectively.
There is a varied mix of assessment including: reports, essays, blogs, wikis, tests and oral presentations. The assessments are designed to build on each other as you progress in your studies and you will have opportunities to receive feedback on your work throughout. With a variety of different assessment methods, you can build on your individual strengths as well as develop a range of skills in creativity, project management, team work, verbal communication, writing for a variety of audiences and the use of different technologies.
Contact hours
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work and self-directed study. In your first year you will normally attend around 10 hours of timetabled taught sessions (lectures and tutorials) each week, and we expect you to undertake at least 25 further hours of independent study to complete project work and research.
Career Opportunities
Placements
Insight into the professional world is a valuable opportunity to enhance and build on your knowledge in a real-world setting, preparing you to progress onto your chosen career.
Our Careers Team can help to hone your professional skills with mock interviews and practice aptitude tests, and an assigned personal tutor will support you throughout your placement.
DMU Global
Our innovative international experience programme DMU Global aims to enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons, helping you to become a global graduate, equipped to meet the needs of employers across the world. Through DMU Global, we offer a wide range of opportunities including on-campus and UK-based activities, overseas study, internships, faculty-led field trips and volunteering, as well as Erasmus+ and international exchanges. 
Students on this course have undertaken DMU Global trips to New York, Berlin, Prague, Paris and Tokyo on trips designed to enhance their studies.
Graduate careers
Our graduates have strong linguistic, reasoning and analytical skills, making them highly employable.
The degree is specifically designed to broaden students' employment prospects by equipping graduates with the necessary skills to work and live in environments where English is not the only language spoken.
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