The Department has an international reputation for its work in language, science and mathematics education. Many lecturers in the department are asked to appear regularly in the media to discuss educational matters. You will have an opportunity to work with lecturers who are working on innovative projects and are at the leading edge of current educational thinking. Although we enjoy a high profile, we are a relatively small department, which means that you will not be lost in a sea of faces and will become known personally to many of the lecturers. Teaching is done in small groups of 20 or less and based around informal lectures, discussion and group work.
Work is assessed by a mixture of coursework and examinations.
From your study of languages, you will emerge with a good knowledge of how language is used in educational and other professional settings, well placed for a career in the global communications industry or to apply for a place on the Postgraduate Certificate of Education programme, either at King's or elsewhere. If you apply to King's, your application will be looked at favourably. If you choose to pursue another vocation, your work in languages and education will provide a valuable background in a wide range of industries where education, continuing professional development and training are important aspects of the job. Selection procedure Applicants will normally be required to attend an interview. This gives us the opportunity to discuss a candidate's interest in language study.