Master in English Language Teaching Ma

For MA English Language Teaching, tuition fees are 25,252 USD per year, and applications for the Sep 2026 intake are open until Aug 31, 2026.

This master's degree positions you at the intersection of global linguistic theory and practical classroom application. Designed for both experienced educators and those new to the field, the programme fosters a deep, reflexive understanding of what it means to be a global language professional in an increasingly interconnected world.

You will engage with the sociocultural, political, and economic dimensions of English language acquisition, moving beyond simple methodology to interrogate the very nature of identity, power, and communication in diverse educational environments. The curriculum is delivered by an active research team whose work shapes current discourse in second language acquisition and higher education pedagogy.

Distinctive Practitioner Approach

• Reflective Practice: Develop a critical, evidence-based approach to your own teaching through rigorous analysis of linguistic and sociolinguistic theories.
• Global Perspective: Examine how language policy, assessment, and pedagogy are adapted across various international and local contexts.
• Research-Led Training: Benefit from a curriculum that bridges the gap between high-level academic research and the day-to-day realities of the classroom.

Whether you aim to become a policy maker, an educator, or a researcher, you will be supported to conduct your own classroom-based or theoretical studies, ensuring you graduate with both the theoretical grounding and the practical tools required to excel in the global ELT sector.

London Metropolitan University is an urban university formed through merger in 2002 and based across central London campuses, including Holloway, Aldgate and Shoreditch. Serving over twelve thousand students, the university focuses on inclusive education, employability and applied research that responds to the needs of a global city. Its central location gives students direct access to London’s cultural institutions, businesses and creative industries.

The curriculum spans business, arts, media, law, education and social sciences with programs designed to combine academic study and vocational skills. London Met emphasizes research in areas such as social justice, public health and the environment, and provides industry-linked learning through placements and professional partnerships. Students benefit from practical workshops, studio spaces and employer-focused projects that build portfolios and workplace readiness.

International students join a diverse community representing many countries and receive dedicated services for admissions, visa guidance and academic support. The university’s commitment to widening participation creates a welcoming environment with additional mentoring and career guidance. Living and studying in London offers unparalleled internship and networking opportunities, and graduates leave with practical experience and city-based connections that support transition into professional roles both locally and internationally.