Program Overview

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TESOL: Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages MEd

The TESOL programme is designed for those who wish to further their knowledge and skills in this field, providing a special emphasis on how theory relates to practice.

Programme Structure

You will take three core and three optional courses and undertake a supervised research dissertation of 12,000-15,000 words on an issue relevant to your area of interest.

Core Courses

• Descriptions Of Language And Applications To The Classroom
• Introduction To Educational And Social Research
• Language Learning And Applications To The Classroom
• Major Dissertation (TESOL)

TESOL Optional Courses

• Contemporary Issues in TESOL
• Course Design And Practice in TESOL
• Language Learning for Young Multilingual Learners
• Language Proficiency, Assessment And Feedback
• Teaching English as an International Language
• Teaching English for Academic Purposes
• Which English? Language Teaching And Sociolinguistics

Other Optional Courses

• Courses from the School of Education may include:
  • Advanced Educational Research
  • Developing Literacies: An Inclusive Perspective
  • Highly Able Learners, Raising Attainment & Achievement
  • Identities, Relationships and Behaviours in Education
  • Modern Educational Thought
• Courses from the MSc Applied Linguistics programme may also be available, subject to availability and capacity.

Career Prospects

Career opportunities include positions as an English language teacher, course designer, test designer, course director, and teacher educator.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees for MEd

• Home & RUK:
  • Full-time fee: Ł11,367
  • Part-time fee: Ł1,263 per 20 credits
• International & EU:
  • Full-time fee: Ł29,355

Fee Status

Fee status guidance is available.

Deposits

International and EU applicants are required to pay a deposit of Ł2,000 when an offer is made.

Deposit Terms & Conditions

The following guidelines apply to deposit refunds:

• Deposits will be refunded under certain circumstances, including:
  1. If the University is unable to offer a place on the programme.
  2. Death of a close family member.
  3. Serious ill health of the applicant or a close family member.
  4. Applicant does not meet conditions of offer.
  5. Visa / ATAS refusal.
  6. If a refund request is received within 14 days of the deposit being received.
• Deposits will not be refunded under certain circumstances, including:
  1. An applicant decides not to attend the University for any reason not outlined above.
  2. Personal financial constraints / unsuccessful scholarship application.
  3. Applicant has decided to defer.
  4. There is still time to meet the English language test requirement before the final upload date.
  5. Visa / ATAS was applied for too late.
  6. Any documents used for admission are proven to be fraudulent.
  7. The refund request is received more than 30 days after the official course start date.

Additional Fees

• Fee for re-assessment of a dissertation (PGT programme): Ł370
• Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed: Ł350
• Registration/exam only fee: Ł170

Funding Opportunities

Several scholarships and funding opportunities are available, including:

• Banco de Mexico
• The Snowdon Trust Masters Scholarship
• CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia) / FUNED Agreement
• ANID (la Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo)
• University of Glasgow African Excellence Award
• University of Glasgow Caribbean Excellence Award
• World Changers Glasgow Scholarship
• Global Leadership Scholarship
• GREAT Scholarships 2026
• The Humanitarian Scholarship
• Chevening Scholarship
• Postgraduate Student Loan (Scotland and EU)
• Erasmus+ Master Degree Loans
• Postgraduate Loans for Welsh Students
• Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loans England only (PTFL)
• Colfuturo Fundacion para el Futuro de Colombia
• Commonwealth Scholarship Schemes
• India Excellence Award
• Postgraduate Student Loan (NI)
• DAAD-University of Glasgow 1-year Masters grant
• Sanctuary Scholarships
• Alumni Discount
• The Clan Gregor Society Prize
• Travel Bursary for Forced Migrants
• The Dima Alhaj Scholarship
• Glasgow Highland Society Scholarship

Entry Requirements

• 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in English, Education, Applied Linguistics, Translation, English Literature, TESOL/TEFL (UG) or TCSOL (Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages).
• A minimum of 2 years post graduate professional relevant work experience is required.
• We can consider applications from graduates from other fields who have substantial TESOL experience and an evidenced commitment to professional development.
• A question-based personal statement explaining why you want to undertake this programme at Glasgow is required.

English Language Requirements

For applicants from non-English speaking countries, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online: 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.5
• Common equivalent English language qualifications accepted for entry to this programme include TOEFL, Pearsons PTE Academic, Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE), Oxford English Test, LanguageCert Academic, and Password Skills Plus.
• Alternatives to English Language qualification include a degree from a majority-English speaking country or completion of the University of Glasgow's Pre-sessional courses.

How to Apply

To apply for a postgraduate taught degree, you must apply online.

• Please check you meet the Entry requirements for this programme before you begin your application.
• As part of your online application, you also need to submit supporting documents, including:
  • A copy of your official degree certificate(s)
  • A copy of your official academic transcript(s)
  • Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)
  • One reference letter on headed paper
  • Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)
  • Any additional documents required for this programme
  • A copy of the photo page of your passport

Application Deadlines

International & EU Applicants

Due to demand for degree places on this programme, the University has an application process with application rounds.

• Round 1 application dates: 1 October 2025 to 5 November 2025
• Round 2 application dates: 6 November 2025 to 17 December 2025
• Round 3 application dates: 18 December 2025 to 4 February 2026
• Round 4 application dates: 5 February 2026 to 25 March 2026
• Round 5 application dates: 26 March 2026 to 13 May 2026
• Round 6 application dates: 14 May 2026 to 8 July 2026

Home Applicants

• 21 August 2026

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