LRN Level 7 Teaching English
Postgraduate-level teacher education in TESOL/EAP/ESP with curriculum leadership, assessment design, research literacy, mentoring and observed practice—mapped to RQF/EQF and CEFR use.
LRNLevel 7Postgraduate DiplomaTESOL / EAP / ESP
Mode
Online / Blended
Duration
9–12 mo FT · 12–18 mo PT
Intakes
Multiple
Progression
MA/MEd/MBA* (eval)
Overview
This Level 7 programme advances teachers into curriculum designers and academic leaders. You’ll integrate SLA and applied linguistics with CEFR-mapped planning and assessment, lead standardisation/moderation cycles, mentor colleagues, and design research-informed interventions for ELT, EAP and ESP contexts.
Final admissions, credit recognition and award decisions rest with the receiving university/awarding body. Always consult the official LRN specification for units and rules of combination.
Who It’s For
- Experienced teachers seeking postgraduate-level TESOL credentials and leadership roles.
- Academic managers/Directors of Studies building QA, assessment and curriculum capability.
- Practitioners preparing for MA/MEd progression or research-informed EAP/ESP delivery.
Modules (Indicative)
- Advanced SLA & Applied Linguistics: TBLT, task complexity, noticing, corpus-informed teaching, feedback dynamics.
- Curriculum Leadership & QA: needs analysis at scale, SoW design, internal standardisation, moderation, observation cycles.
- Assessment Design & CEFR: validity, reliability, banded rubrics A1–C2, test specs, alternative assessment & analytics.
- Language Systems (Advanced): discourse, pragmatics, formulaic language; pronunciation (connected speech, prosody).
- Technology & AI in ELT: LMS, item banks, authoring, classroom analytics, AI-aware pedagogy & ethics.
- EAP & ESP Syllabus Design: academic literacies, genre-based teaching, workplace English, CLIL options.
- Inclusive Practice & Safeguarding: SEND, UDL, EDI, wellbeing, policy integration.
- Research Methods for TESOL: designs, instruments, ethics; small-scale inquiry/proposal.
- Mentoring & Professional Practice: coaching, peer observation, reflective supervision.
Assessment Model
- Observed teaching (full lessons) with pre/post observation reports and reflective commentary.
- Curriculum/assessment portfolio (SoW, test specs, CEFR-mapped rubrics, moderation records).
- Language analysis & pedagogy tasks (grammar/lexis/pronunciation at advanced level).
- Research proposal or small-scale practitioner inquiry with ethics.
- Professional portfolio (QA evidence, CPD plan, mentoring records).
- Internal standardisation; external moderation as applicable.
Credit & Time Allocation
| Component | Hours | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GLH | 360 | Guided Learning Hours (seminars, workshops, supervision, observed practice) |
| SS | 780 | Self-Study (reading, planning, resource creation, research) |
| TAT | 60 | Tutorial & Assessment Time (marking, viva, guidance) |
| TQT | 1,200 | Total Qualification Time (illustrative for a 120-credit PG Diploma) |
Adjust to the official LRN specification for your intake/units.
Entry & English
- Academic: Level 6 (degree-equivalent) or substantial teaching experience evidencing Level-7 readiness.
- English: Typically CEFR C1 / IELTS 6.5+ (some universities may require higher for progression).
- Documents: Degree/diploma & transcript, CV, teaching hours record, ID, personal statement, references.
Progression
Graduates may be considered (subject to university evaluation) for:
- MA TESOL / Applied Linguistics / Education (top-up or advanced standing)
- PGCert/PGDip in Higher Education, EAP specialist routes
- Academic leadership: DoS/Coordinator, Assessment Lead, Teacher Developer
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