Postgraduate Prospectus

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International Academy
We have a thriving student community from all over the world and maintain the
highest standards of teaching within our stimulating, diverse and supportive
learning environment.
Taught courses
Graduate Diplomas
English for Academic Purposes
Applied Linguistics with English
for Academic Purposes
Art History and Theory with English
for Academic Purposes
Biotechnology with English for
Academic Purposes
Computer Science with English
for Academic Purposes
Economics with English for
Academic Purposes
Electronic Engineering with English
for Academic Purposes
History with English for Academic
Purposes
Politics with English for Academic
Purposes
Psychoanalytic Studies with English
for Academic Purposes
Psychological Studies with English
for Academic Purposes
Good first degree, minimum of lower
second class, or equivalent. Three-year
higher education qualification from a
recognised institution, minimum of lower
second class, or equivalent. For applicants
whose native language is not English, a
minimum score of IELTS 5.5, with 5.0 in
writing, or TOEFL 520 (Paper-based)
or 68 (Internet-based), with 3.5 in writing
or equivalent.
Graduate Certificate in English for
Academic Purposes
Relevant Bachelor’s degree. For applicants
whose native language is not English, a
minimum score of IELTS 5.0, with 5.5 in
writing, or recognised equivalent.
MA Teaching English to Speakers of
Other Languages (TESOL)•
Good first degree, upper second class, or
equivalent. Applicants must also have a
minimum two years’ teaching experience,
although teaching practice may be offered
if you have less. For applicants whose
native language is not English, a minimum
score of IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 570
(Paper-based) or 88 (Internet-based).
Cambridge Certificate in English
Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)
Standard of education equivalent to that
required for entry into higher education,
aged 20 or over and with a standard of
English which will enable you to teach at
a range of levels. There is a pre-interview
task and an interview, both of which
involve language awareness of English
and communicative competency.
Fact file
English language requirements:
See entry requirements.
Academic staff: 50
Taught postgraduates: 42
For taught courses:
T +44 (0)1206 872217
E pgadmit@essex.ac.uk
• available part-time
Location:
c Colchester Campus
For related programmes which may be of interest, please see:
Linguistics (page 149)
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