Benefits
This programme will produce graduates who are dynamic, reflective and innovative and able to apply their pedagogical knowledge, educational theories and research to solve problems relevant to the field of education.
This programme will produce graduates who are dynamic, reflective and innovative and able to apply their pedagogical knowledge, educational theories and research to solve problems relevant to the field of education.
Entry requirements for International Candidates following courses and/or writing their Thesis/Dissertation in English:
i. A score of band 6 for IELTS (Academic);
or
ii. A score of 550 paper-based total (PBT) or a score of 80 for internet-based total (IBT) or 213 for computer-based total (CBT) for TOEFL.
1. A Bachelor of Education degree with a CGPA of not lower than 3.00 or equivalent in the field of TESL /TESOL / TEFL,
or
2. A Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of not lower than 3.00 or equivalent in a non-language education related field; and
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Education with a CGPA of 3.00
or
(ii) A teaching qualification recognised by the University,
or
(iii) Teaching experience with an institution recognised by the Senate,
or
(iv) A professional qualification from a recognised professional body,
or
(v) Other qualifications approved by the Senate from time to time.
Semester I of the academic year commences in September while
Semester II commences in February
Coursework
The program comprises Forty - Two (42) credit hours which includes Twenty - Four (24) credit hours for core courses, Six (6) credit hour electives and Twelve (12) credit hours for research projects.
Faculty Core Courses |
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POX 7001 |
Research Methods in Education |
3 credit |
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PQE 7001 |
Second Language Acquisition |
3 credit |
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PQE 7004 |
Text and Discourse Analysis |
3 credit |
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PQE 7005 |
Language Planning and Policy in Education |
3 credit |
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PQE 7002 |
Principles and Practice in Language Teaching |
3 credit |
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PQE 7003 |
Seminar in English Language Education |
3 credit |
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PQE 7006 |
Second Language Teacher Education |
3 credit |
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PQE 7007 |
Reading and Writing: Theory and Practice |
3 credit |
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Elective Courses (Select Two) |
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PQE 7008 |
Current Trends in English Language Studies |
3 credit |
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PQE 7009 |
Academic Writing |
3 credit |
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PQE 7012 |
Literature in TESL |
3 credit |
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PQE 7010 |
Literacy Development |
3 credit |
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PQE 7011 |
Second Language Assessment |
3 credit |
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PQX 7003 |
Qualitative Research Methods in Education |
3 credit |
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Research |
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PQX 7002 |
Research Project |
12 credits |
Last Update: 16/03/2022