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[Beaker]

Sorry to raise an old thread. I assume the modules have changed since the time OU was discussed.

I'm looking at: http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/qualification/routes/f01-3.htm

E852 looks to be a relevant TESOL module. The three modules on that pathway were pointed to as relevant for English teachers going round the world.

I'm English and heading out to the Gulf with a BA in English Language and Linguistics to work for a few years or three getting the initial experience in and am looking at studying the OU MA on a part time basis starting in the coming October, studied over three years. The approx £7,500 course costs will be an alternative to saving about £22,000-25,000 to come back and study as a full time student at my old university (and not earning during that time!)

In 2016 (estimated finishing time) as an OU MA in the field, studied whilst working in the field, will it be relatively globally accepted by employers as I continue my career?

[tttompatz]

Speaking as an employer (albeit in Asia and not the M.E.), a completed parchment from a recognised university is nice and the real world experience coupled with it goes a long way.

The MA being from the UK's O.U. would not go against you. Most places in the commonwealth would take it at face value.

IF you were looking at further work in the tertiary / post graduate sector in Europe or the ME then I can't answer the question for you.

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[Beaker]

I 'may' be looking at a move to Indonesia after I've completed the MA and got enough time under my belt. I understand requirements are less there and that I'll be looked on favourably at that point. It's just always that little voice at the back of your head, doubting online degrees, even OU. I have no intentions to move to Taiwan.

[scot47]

I am puzzsled by your idiosyncratic use of inverted commas around 'may'.

[Cool Teacher]

How about this one?

http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/distance/english/applied-linguistics.aspx

[Beaker]

[Ixchel]