English and Education: Master's Programme (Two-Year)

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Kod: LAENL

This Master’s programme focuses on English language education. With the guidance of our expert faculty, you will study methods of English language teaching, the integration of technology in the classroom, educational theory, and research in second language acquisition. <br> <br> English and Education The programme immerses you in developing practical techniques, methods, and materials for teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), such as virtual exchange, storytelling and creative writing.<br> You also will study English grammar in the context of TESOL, investigate adolescent language development and explore bilingual and multicultural education.<br> Areas of special expertise exist in the fields of second language learning, creative writing, children’s literature, sociolinguistics, educational linguistics, and psycholinguistics.<br> The program allows you to build on the solid foundation of your bachelor’s degree in language(s), linguistics, literature, anthropology or sociology, education, or a related area.<br> <br> Course structure<br> The two-year Masters in English and Education consists of three semesters (90 credits) that are programme-specific, and one semester (30 credits) of non-compulsory courses. The three obligatory semesters are organized in the following way.<br> • Green Cultural Studies and English Teaching; Theory of Science and Academic Writing; The Building Blocks of English: Sounds and Words; Literature and Education (Autumn semester)<br> • Language Teaching in Theory and Practice I and II; Sociolinguistics; Content integrated learning (Spring semester)<br> • Master’s thesis (Autumn semester)<br> The optional courses could either be chosen from non-obligatory courses on offer at Malmö University or be taken at a partner university, or consist in previously taken courses which have been validated on entering the programme. Your future career paths<br> With a Master’s degree in English and Education, you are attractive to employers looking for a highly qualified individual with expert knowledge in language education.<br> An international MA in English and Education also provides you with the academic background you need in order to apply for doctoral studies in language education and related fields of research.<br> <br> Applicants should be aware that this programme provides students with a Master’s in English and Education, not a Swedish teaching certificate. Certification is handled through a different process in Sweden and is subject to country-specific requirements that are not met by this program. However, many of the courses in the English and Education Master's Programme are comparable to courses in the secondary and upper-secondary English teaching certification programmes at MAU, and one could apply for transfer credits if such a path was chosen for future studies.

Behörighet

Degree of Bachelor in education, social sciences or the humanities, and the equivalent of Swedish secondary school English 6. Alternatively, A professional qualification specializing in teaching that comprises 180 credits, and the equivalent of Swedish secondary school English 6.

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• English and Education: Master's Programme (Two-Year)

  Malmö University

  Startdatum: 31 augusti 2026

  Slutdatum: 4 juni 2028

  Studietakt: 100 %