Program Overview

Study the theory and practice of English Language Teaching (ELT) with our MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) master’s degree.

You can apply for this course if you have recently graduated and are starting your career in teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL).

This UK-based MA ELT TESOL is ideal for graduates who want to teach English as a second or additional language, or work in the teaching education sector.

Our English language teaching master's degree will help you develop specialist knowledge and skills in TESOL and related linguistic areas.

On MA TESOL you’ll study the most recent approaches to the curriculum, assessment and pedagogy (interactions between teachers, students, and the learning environment and tasks) and have the opportunity to pursue your interests. Optional modules you can study include subjects like:

On this TESOL studies course you’ll explore the theory and practice of English language teaching. You’ll be prepared to challenge current practices and take an innovative approach to your future career as a leader in the field.

Our graduates are employed across the world in all areas of the English language teaching profession.

If you’re already teaching English through TESOL and want to advance your career, take a look at our

MA English Language Teaching TESOL course

Course lead

Your course leader, Dr Sarah Rule, has research interests in language acquisition and processing.