Is a distance TESOL MA recognized/worth doing?

[Acuyo89]

Hi there,

I'm already teaching for a language school out in the Gulf, but I'm considering investing time/money in a distance MA in order to be able to teach for a University (I already have DELTA).

Does anybody know if Universities in the Gulf recognize DISTANCE or ONLINE MAs?

If so, can anyone recommend any good ones? I heard that the one from Nottingham University is good, but takes nearly 3 years to complete, whereas the one from Sunderland Uni only takes 15 months. Is there a huge difference?

Thanks in advance,

[Susan]

I've also heard that Reading University do a good MA programme.

I don't know what is recognised in the Gulf.

Susan

[Acuyo89]

Thanks for the tip Susan. Appreciated.

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