Students do not have to be English teachers. This is the only distance-learning MA in English Language, aimed specifically at teachers of English, in the country. It is offered in the distance-learning mode in recognition of the constraints and pressures that teachers are under, which often prevent them from making the commitment needed for a course that requires regular attendance. The distance-learning materials, which have been prepared by the language staff in the School of English, provide study guides to various aspects of the study of the English language, usually in conjunction with published textbooks. UCE Library operates a postal borrowing scheme for distance-learning students.
Students take the language description module first, and the data, theory and method module last.
The others may be taken in any order. Each module has a study book which guides you through the material of the module and you are directed to appropriate textbooks. Completed exercises and assignments are submitted to the module tutor on a regular basis to receive feedback and for assessment purposes. Tutors will also answer any questions or provide further explanations on request. Each module is expected to require approximately 100 study hours.