Distance Learning in the School of English Studies

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• Distance Learning in the School of English Studies

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• First distance learning programme in the
  University -2001-present

MA Modern English Language MA Applied Linguistics
and ELT
MA Literary Linguistics MA World Englishes MA
Applied Linguistics MA Health Communication
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Student locations

• Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, Brazil,
  Uruguay, Argentina, US, Canada, New Zealand,
  Egypt, Qatar, Oman, Kazakhstan, Germany, Sweden,
  Switzerland, Slovenia, Denmark, Malta, Greece,
  Malaysia, China, Portugal, Eire

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Student retention

• Flexibility
• Rolling registration
• Self-paced study
• Optional pathways
• 4 years for completion

SuspensionExam boards/graduation
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Maintenance

• Review of course materials
• Integration of new technologies
• Access to secondary resources
• Online community

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Towards the future
Towards the future 60 PhD conversion rate
China
60 PhD Conversion rate
MA English Studies