Join a dynamic global community and learn from leading ELT experts
Comprehensive applied learning for future ELT leaders
Flexible online classes: just 10-12 hours/week to study
Practical seminars with professors once every 2 weeks + informal activities
TSU
(TOP-250 QS2020)
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Earn your master’s in English Language Teaching (ELT or TESOL) leadership and gain practical skills in language teaching and education management.
You'll learn from TESOL specialists who graduated from top Universities in Oxford, Durham, Adelaide and Sheffield as well as in internationally recognised Tomsk faculty, gained years of professional experience and have a unique ELT expertise.
Our students acquire a wide range of skills such as creating educational products for different cultures, contexts and objectives, digital competencies, ELT management and even entrepreneurship. Moreover the program gives you an access to the international community of professionals, which is crucial for long-term career building.
You'll learn from TESOL specialists who graduated from top Universities in Oxford, Durham, Adelaide and Sheffield as well as in internationally recognised Tomsk faculty, gained years of professional experience and have a unique ELT expertise.
Our students acquire a wide range of skills such as creating educational products for different cultures, contexts and objectives, digital competencies, ELT management and even entrepreneurship. Moreover the program gives you an access to the international community of professionals, which is crucial for long-term career building.
Boost your English-teaching career
The program is designed for those who want to build a career in English language Teaching (ELT), whether your goal is to work in universities and colleges, language schools, primary and secondary schools, or edtech. You will graduate with internationally recognized master's degree in linguistics (English Language Teaching leadership) from Tomsk State University.
Requirements for admissions
• Bachelor's degree
• Personal Statement
• Personal Statement
Take a quiz to know your chances
Are you eligible for a grant?
15th October, 2023
Second wave deadline
15th May, 2023
Start of the program
1st November, 2023
Cohorts and deadlines
First wave deadline
Program length
24 months
24 months
You should explain your motivation for applying to the Global Master’s in ELT Leadership.
You can address the following topics:
Why you are applying to this program
Any relevant experience (e.g. in teaching, education, etc.)
What particular aspects of the program interest you
What you hope to gain from the program
How you plan to contribute to the program (ideas, relevant background)
Your professional plans for the future after graduation
700 words maximum
You can address the following topics:
Why you are applying to this program
Any relevant experience (e.g. in teaching, education, etc.)
What particular aspects of the program interest you
What you hope to gain from the program
How you plan to contribute to the program (ideas, relevant background)
Your professional plans for the future after graduation
700 words maximum
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After the program you will
- Design ELT programs for different ages and cultural environmentsStudy the peculiarities of the student's perception based on their age and prior background. Learn to integrate the gamification and other techniques in the learning process to keep your audience motivated.
- Incorporate e-learning trends and new delivery formatsLearn how to structure the program and deliver "the speaker experience" into an online format. Master the principles of pedagogical design and storytelling.
- Manage a course/programYou'll learn how to efficiently establish and lead ELT management systems in digital and traditional classrooms settings: how to assemble a team, develop a concept, plan resources and use digital media for promotion
- Advance your teaching skillsYou'll gain more teaching experience with the feedback from ELT professionals and your colleagues with different backgrounds
Curriculum
In this course, you will gain familiarity with current issues and trends in education, including educational innovation, internationalization, digitalization, and educational policy. You’ll learn to critically reflect on current issues in education and their impact on your own professional practice.
In this course, you’ll study topical issues of language and culture and analyze difficulties faced by teachers and managers. You’ll also examine the features of English structure and functioning as you build familiarity with various levels of language as a system—phonetics, morphology, semantics, pragmatics, sociolinguistic aspects, and more. You’ll build tolerance and respect for cultural values, and develop competence in professional communication.
In this course, you’ll get an introduction to key issues in TESOL. You’ll master practical methods of teaching English and study the structural components of a lesson and the role of pedagogical support (scaffolding) in teaching language skills. You’ll also develop your ability to create tasks and learning situations for practicing language skills and receive a critical overview of various approaches to teaching a foreign language.
In this course, you’ll master practice-oriented research techniques necessary for the organization of effective educational research—techniques that enable teachers to obtain reliable results and use them reflexively in educational practice. You’ll also benefit from a systematic review of the methodologies and methods of educational research.
In this course, you’ll gain knowledge, skills, and abilities in learning design. You’ll focus on learning outcomes and establishing means of analyzing the results of learning, and evaluating and improving educational materials. You’ll also examine modern approaches and methods of developing educational materials, taking into account educational policy and the learning process.
In this course, you’ll develop skills related to the use of English in a wide range of contexts and professional spheres and for different purposes. You’ll learn universal learning activities, and develop skills necessary to prepare for the most popular English exams.
In this course, you’ll become familiar with current management practices in language education, including academic management, project management, team leadership, and the effective use of marketing in the practical activities of educational institutions.
Choose one of the two tracks
The Advanced Classroom Practitioner track is for teachers who want to advance their careers and build expertise in a particular area of ELT.
The Education Management track is ideal for those who wish to grow as academic leaders and ELT managers/ looking for opportunities in edtech
As a graduate of the program, you automatically become a member of our alumni network where you can keep in touch with your fellow graduates and graduates of other cohorts, and also our team of academic staff and guest lecturers. You can stay abreast of the latest trends and developments in ELT, and find out about open roles across the globe.
Careers
Senior Teacher
Team Leader
Head of Department
Language School Director
Academic Manager
Director of Studies
Assistant Director of Studies
Specialist in ELT Assessment
350 000 rub per year (approx. $4700).
Cost of education
We offer awards of up to 50% of tuition fees to outstanding students wishing to undertake Masters study at the University during 2023-24. Grants will be awarded to candidates based on their personal statement and previous experience.
Tuition
Grants
Tuition fees can be paid in 8 equal payments during the program.
We want your master's to be a career investment: not only does this programme enable you to become a specialised ELT professional, it also opens the door to further study in academia and to careers in edtech, programs management and development especially in multi-cultural contexts, consulting and entrepreneurship
Program Director and Founding Head, Department of Translation and Language Communication
Dr Peter J Mitchell
How does the online master's work
The pre-recorded lectures are delivered via Moodle, while we use Slack for communication and zoom for live seminars
Student-friendly
Applied courses
The courses we offer are practice-oriented, you will need to complete 120 credits to earn your degree
Degree certificate
You’ll complete the program in two years and graduate with a master’s degree in linguistics (English Language Teaching).
The program is designed to offer maximum flexibility so you can effectively balance learning with your other obligations and commitments. The required time is approximately 10-12 hours per week.
Flexibility
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About
the University
the University
Tomsk State University (TSU) is the largest classical university in the Asian part of Russia and an acknowledged centre of science, education, and innovation. It was founded by the decree of Emperor Alexander II as Imperial Tomsk University on 28th May, 1878.
There are 23,000 students from around the world studying at Tomsk State University. The number of international students is continually increasing; currently there are more than 3,000 students from 70 countries.
The Faculty of Foreign Languages at Tomsk State University was founded in 1995 and has established a reputation as a leader in educating future teachers, translators and linguists. The Department of Translation and Language Communication was established by Dr Peter J Mitchell in 2019 to prepare specialists in education, communication and innovation.
There are 23,000 students from around the world studying at Tomsk State University. The number of international students is continually increasing; currently there are more than 3,000 students from 70 countries.
The Faculty of Foreign Languages at Tomsk State University was founded in 1995 and has established a reputation as a leader in educating future teachers, translators and linguists. The Department of Translation and Language Communication was established by Dr Peter J Mitchell in 2019 to prepare specialists in education, communication and innovation.
FAQ
You will graduate with internationally recognized master's degree in linguistics (English Language Teaching leadership) from Tomsk State University. The mode of delivery of the degree (online) is not indicated on the degree certificate.
The program is recognized by the Chartered Institute of Linguists in the UK and is accredited by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education in Russia.
There are multiple online courses you can enroll in as you consider enrolling in the full degree program. Your completed assignments will count towards your degree progress.
— English Language Teaching: An Introduction
— English Language Teaching: Classroom Management
— English Language Teaching: Materials and Planning
— English Language Teaching: An Introduction
— English Language Teaching: Classroom Management
— English Language Teaching: Materials and Planning
Please email elt@ido.tsu.ru.
Yes. You will be involved in the international community from all over the world. Team Projects, synchronic lectures and seminars will be held every two weeks.
Yes. After the second semester you will have an internship in one of the ELT companies or educational organizations.
There is no fee to apply to the program
No. However, you have the opportunity to complete certain individual courses where your progress can be applied to your degree upon acceptance into the full program.
This year we offer grants to successful applicants based on their motivational letter and prior background. You need to apply to the program first, an we will get back to you with the unconditional offer specifying the available grant (up to 50% of tuition fees).
The tuition fee is approximately $4,700 (350,000 RUB) per year. Tuition fees can be paid in 8 equal payments during the program.
English proficiency of no lower than C1 (TOEFL IBT - 79, IELTS - 6.5, or any other certificate of English proficiency can be provided as a supporting document)
You should explain your motivation for applying to the Global Master’s in ELT Leadership.
You can address the following topics:
You can address the following topics:
- Why you are applying to this program
- Any relevant experience (e.g. in teaching, education, etc.)
- What particular aspects of the program interest you
- What you hope to gain from the program
- Your professional plans for the future after graduation
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Dr Peter J Mitchell
Program Director and Founding Head, Department of Translation and Language Communication, TSU
Peter graduated from the University of Durham (England’s third university after Oxford and Cambridge) before obtaining his doctorate in education from the University of Derby (UK) and becoming a Cambridge certified English teacher (CELTA). At the age of 34 he became the youngest ever Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (UK). Peter consults university leaders internationally on matters of ELT and collaboration, and his work has been recognized by ministries and departments of education in different countries. His areas of interest are Action Research, Collaboration, TESOL Methodology, and E-learning.
Peter graduated from the University of Durham (England’s third university after Oxford and Cambridge) before obtaining his doctorate in education from the University of Derby (UK) and becoming a Cambridge certified English teacher (CELTA). At the age of 34 he became the youngest ever Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (UK). Peter consults university leaders internationally on matters of ELT and collaboration, and his work has been recognized by ministries and departments of education in different countries. His areas of interest are Action Research, Collaboration, TESOL Methodology, and E-learning.
Will Nash
Senior Lecturer, Academic Director for Training and Development at the University of Sheffield’s ELT Centre
Will has worked in Further, Higher and Adult Education for over 20 years as a teacher, teacher trainer and manager. His areas of interest are Training and Development, Teaching in University Contexts and TESOL Methodology.
Will has worked in Further, Higher and Adult Education for over 20 years as a teacher, teacher trainer and manager. His areas of interest are Training and Development, Teaching in University Contexts and TESOL Methodology.
Elena Karageorgii
Senior Lecturer
Elena holds a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition from the University of Oxford (UK), combined with extensive practical experience in international higher education and anthropology. Her interests include language education and research, as well as writing in the humanities and social sciences.
Elena holds a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition from the University of Oxford (UK), combined with extensive practical experience in international higher education and anthropology. Her interests include language education and research, as well as writing in the humanities and social sciences.
Andrei Shilnov
Senior Lecturer
Andrei completed his first degree at TSU in 2013, after which he studied for his Master of Education degree at the University of Adelaide (Australia). He has co-authored several research articles in the area of English language teaching. His academic interests include English language testing and curriculum design in ESL.
Andrei completed his first degree at TSU in 2013, after which he studied for his Master of Education degree at the University of Adelaide (Australia). He has co-authored several research articles in the area of English language teaching. His academic interests include English language testing and curriculum design in ESL.
Vladimir Vozdvizhenskiy
Senior Lecturer
Vladimir graduated from Tomsk State University, where he subsequently received his MA in Linguistics and started working as a lecturer. Vladimir is a Cambridge certified English teacher (CELTA) and is currently employed as a senior lecturer at the Department of Translation and Language Communication. His areas of interests involve TESOL Methodology, ESP and EAP, Assessment and Teaching Translation.
Vladimir graduated from Tomsk State University, where he subsequently received his MA in Linguistics and started working as a lecturer. Vladimir is a Cambridge certified English teacher (CELTA) and is currently employed as a senior lecturer at the Department of Translation and Language Communication. His areas of interests involve TESOL Methodology, ESP and EAP, Assessment and Teaching Translation.
Daria Maslova
Senior Lecturer and Director of the MOOCs Production & Support Center, Institute of Distance Education, TSU
Daria graduated from Tomsk State University in 2015 (International Faculty of Business Administration) with a degree in management, followed by a master’s degree at TSU in Digital Humanities with an education major. She has also studied international marketing at Fontys University in the Netherlands and education at Sussex University, UK. Since 2018 she has managed online learning at TSU and organized programs on digitalization of education for teachers at a wide range of universities.
Daria graduated from Tomsk State University in 2015 (International Faculty of Business Administration) with a degree in management, followed by a master’s degree at TSU in Digital Humanities with an education major. She has also studied international marketing at Fontys University in the Netherlands and education at Sussex University, UK. Since 2018 she has managed online learning at TSU and organized programs on digitalization of education for teachers at a wide range of universities.
Dr Elena Drugova
Associate Professor and Head, Research Institute of Advanced Learning Technologies
Ph. D., M. Ed., Master of Education in Leadership and Policy (Monash University, AU). Experience in implementing large-scale educational projects in all areas, from preschool to secondary education. International projects experience, analytics and research
Ph. D., M. Ed., Master of Education in Leadership and Policy (Monash University, AU). Experience in implementing large-scale educational projects in all areas, from preschool to secondary education. International projects experience, analytics and research
Prof Pavel Sysoyev
Guest Professor
Pavel V Sysoyev is founding director of the Foreign language multicultural education research laboratory and a professor at the linguistics department at Derzhavin Tambov State University, and a professor at the department of English and digital technologies at Moscow Pedagogical State University. His research interests include second language acquisition, information and communication technologies in TEFL, content and language integrated learning.
Pavel V Sysoyev is founding director of the Foreign language multicultural education research laboratory and a professor at the linguistics department at Derzhavin Tambov State University, and a professor at the department of English and digital technologies at Moscow Pedagogical State University. His research interests include second language acquisition, information and communication technologies in TEFL, content and language integrated learning.
Lea Colner
Guest Lecturer
Lea is the principal of the Vittra Rösjötorp International School in Sweden. She has taught learners from preschool to Grade 6, and has worked as a senior teacher and school principal.Lea has been active in international education, having led European teacher exchange projects, and organizing, chairing and presenting at different international conferences.
Lea is the principal of the Vittra Rösjötorp International School in Sweden. She has taught learners from preschool to Grade 6, and has worked as a senior teacher and school principal.Lea has been active in international education, having led European teacher exchange projects, and organizing, chairing and presenting at different international conferences.