Overview of TMLA Modular Structure
Level	Sem-ester	Core Modules		Optional Modules	Modules to be Completed	Cumulative Total		Exit

ENTRY LEVEL 1 (Normal entry level)

Pre-requisites: Excellent level in target teaching language¹ + very high standard in a second

language² + degree or equivalent³ + appropriate teaching experience⁴ + entry interview

Cert.	1	01: The Language Learner 02: Theories of Lang. Teach. & Learning	2
	2	03: Practices of Lang. Teach. & Learning 04: Intercultural Awareness	2
			4	4	EXIT at this level results in the Certificate (TMLA)
					= 60 SHE M points

ENTRY LEVEL 2 (Post-Certificate entry level)

Pre-requisites: Cambridge/RSA DELTA or equivalent+ very high standard in a language other

than English² + degree or equivalent³ + appropriate teaching experience⁴ + APEL admission procedure

Diploma	1	02: Theories of Language Teaching and Learning (if not already taken at Certificate level)	05: Discourse Analysis^5 06: Current Issues in EFL^5 07: Languages in Society^5	2
	2	08: Dissertation Writing (if going on to Master’s level)	04: Intercultural Awareness (if not taken already) 09: Computer-Enhanced Learning^5 10: Assessment and Testing^5	2
				4	8	EXIT at this level results in the Diploma (TMLA)
						= 120 SHE M points [60 Dip. + 60 Cert.]

No entry at this level.

Master’s	1	11: Research Methodology 12: Dissertation (begin)	1
	2	12: Dissertation (finish)	1
			2	10	EXIT at this level results in the Master's (TMLA)
					= 180 SHE M points [60 Master’s + 60 Dip. + 60 Cert.]

Notes: 1) The target teaching language is the primary language which the candidate proposes to teach; an acceptable level in English is deemed to be IELTS 6.5 / CAE A / TOEFL 600 (250) or equivalent; an acceptable level in a European language is deemed to be Council of Europe C1/2 or equivalent; candidates without the requisite certification or levels may approach the Course Director for consideration on an individual basis; please note that language level may be subject to verification by a native speaker 2) an acceptable level in a European language would be Council of Europe B2 or equivalent 3) subject to verification by the Course Director 4) generally, this implies language teaching experience to adults, subject to discussion with and verification by the Course Director; 5) a minimum of 5 students is required to run the module in a given semester.