Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) with Specialism in English Medium Instruction
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCertUniversity of St Andrews
Course details
Course description
The TESOL with a Specialism in English Medium Instruction (EMI) course is aimed at teachers with a particular interest in English medium instruction. This is an aspect of education in English that is growing rapidly, offering various roles for English as a foreign language (EFL) and English for academic purposes (EAP) teachers.
As a relatively new field of study, EMI can develop in many ways, giving opportunities for creativity and innovation, from primary to tertiary level study.
**Careers**
A specialism in EMI opens up possibilities to work in any level of education, covering EFL and EAP, as well as teacher development and management. It is also beneficial to educators in any subjects area who work, or plan to work, with students who are users of English as an additional language.
Subjects
- English language teaching
Entry requirements
Typically, you should have one of the following: - A 2.1 Honours degree or 3.3/4.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) is in any discipline. Applications are welcomed from all education systems. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements. - Significant professional or other relevant experience alongside evidence of prior alternative learning (such as professional qualifications or certifications). If you require further information about our academic entrance requirements in relation to the education system you studied in, please contact ie@st-andrews.ac.uk. **Recognition of prior learning** Some students may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL) based on their previous studies, such as DELTA. The International Education Institute considers applications for RPL on a case-by-case basis in line with the University's recognition of prior learning policy. To confirm the exact amount of credit you could be awarded, please forward your relevant transcript to ie@st-andrews.ac.uk. **English language requirements** You will need to be proficient in the English language. Information about English language entry requirements for these programmes is available on the university's postgraduate English language requirements page. Applicants who have not met the English language entry requirements at the point of application may be made offers that are conditional on these requirements being met before enrolment. Offer-holders may then use the University’s Academic English Pre-sessional courses to meet the English language requirements.
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1st Sep 2024 to 1st Sep 2026
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College Gate
St Andrews
KY16 9AJ
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Part time
1st Sep 2024 to 1st Sep 2025
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University of St Andrews
St Katharine's West
The Scores
St Andrews
KY16 9AX
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Full time
1st Sep 2024 to 1st Mar 2025
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University of St Andrews
St Katharine's West
The Scores
St Andrews
KY16 9AX
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Part time
1st Jan 2025 to 1st Jan 2026
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
University of St Andrews
St Katharine's West
The Scores
St Andrews
KY16 9AX
Course details
1st Jan 2025 to 1st Jan 2027
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
College Gate
St Andrews
KY16 9AJ
This is the main contact address for the provider. This may not be the location where this course is presented.