School of Language Studies and Applied Linguistics

Learn to teach English to adults

Find out more about our 16-week part-time and 4-week full-time CELTA courses

Teach English to Speakers of Other Languages

Study in the historic city of Canterbury, just 60 miles from London and with easy access to the continent.

International Links

Find out about our development project in Bangladesh in collaboration with the British Council.

96% of our graduates

were in employment or further study six months after completing their studies (2015-16 DLHE)

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The School of Language Studies and Applied Linguistics at Canterbury Christ Church University offers a wide range of exciting courses, all delivered by committed and knowledgeable tutors whose work is backed up by widely-acclaimed research.

We teach and learn in a friendly environment where your tutors will know your name and support you in your academic and intellectual development.

BA (Hons) English Language and Communication

The appropriate use of language and communication is the basis for success in virtually every domain of human activity, from politics, to business, to all areas of work, even to personal and family life.

Find out more about English Language and Communication

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA Tesol)

Our MA TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) will help you obtain professional promotion to positions in TESOL where MA qualifications are necessary or desirable.

Find out more about our MA TESOL

International Foundation YEAR

The International Foundation Year is a one year full time course which aims to give you a head start before going into Year 1 undergraduate studies.

Find out more about the International Foundation Year

BA (Hons) French

Studying French in combination with another subject will enable you to work in France with confidence, work for a French company in the UK or simply visit with greater understanding and enjoyment.

Find out more about our French BA.

Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)

The CELTA is a practical, work-related qualification which is a first step in learning to teach the English Language to adults. It is aimed at graduates who have no previous teaching experience.

Find out more about our CELTA

Pre-Sessional Course in Academic English

Taught by expert, friendly teaching staff, this is an intensive course which will fully prepare you for undergraduate or postgraduate study at Canterbury Christ Church University.

Find out more about courses that prepare you for study at an English university

Modern Foreign Language Modules

The School of Language Studies and Applied Linguistics offers all students in the University the possibility of learning five different languages as part of their degrees or in addition to their degrees.

Find out more about Contemporary Language Studies modules levels 4, 5 and 6

International Projects and Partnerships

The School is involved in a number of consultancy projects, which include a World Bank project in collaboration with the Palestinian Authority and a teacher training and materials development project in Bangladesh in collaboration with the British Council.

Find out more about our international partnerships and projects

General English (EFL)

As well as attending our English classes, you’ll have plenty of opportunity for more English study after your formal classes have finished for the day. Canterbury Christ Church University is renowned for academic excellence, a warm welcoming atmosphere and a strong community spirit.

Find out more about English courses through the year and summer courses

Research in Applied Linguistics and PhD Courses

Our applied linguistics research places a major emphasis on critical qualitative research into social and cultural issues in language education, and a non-essentialist approach to intercultural communication; but there is also interest in grammar, discourse and pragmatics.

Find out more about our research in applied linguistics

Annual Cutting Edges Conference

Cutting edges is an annual event for those researching in the fields of applied linguistics, TESOL, modern languages, intercultural communication and education.

Find out more about Cutting Edges

French and International Relations

Studying International Relations and French allows you to explore contemporary global issues while perfecting your ability to communicate through French, which has traditionally been the international language of diplomacy.

Find out more about International Relations