Program Overview

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA

Overview

The MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages course is ideal for those who are currently involved in TESOL and wish to build upon their existing knowledge and experience. It has been designed to develop and encourage your critical understanding of the latest developments in TESOL theory and practice.

Course Details

• Duration: 12 months (full-time), not available part-time
• Start Date: September 2025
• UK Fees: £10,400
• International Fees: £27,150
• Entry Requirements: 2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent) with a minimum of two years' full-time classroom English language teaching experience (or equivalent part-time hours)

Course Content

• Core Modules:
  • Language Teaching: Methodology and Curriculum
  • Understanding Language Learning and the Language Learner
  • Dissertation
• Optional Modules:
  • Assessment in Language Education
  • Managing Language Teaching and Developing Teachers
  • Materials and Technology in Language Education
  • Teaching Languages to Younger Learners

Learning and Assessment

• How You Will Learn: Tutorials, lectures, discussion groups
• How You Will Be Assessed: Dissertation, coursework
• Contact Time and Study Hours: Each module requires an equivalent of 30 hours of teaching, plus 270 hours of independent study, assignment preparation, and tutorial support

Entry Requirements

• Home/UK Students: 2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent) with a minimum of two years' full-time classroom English language teaching experience (or equivalent part-time hours)
• EU/International Students: 2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent) with a minimum of two years' full-time classroom English language teaching experience (or equivalent part-time hours)
• Alternative Qualifications: We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element)

Fees and Funding

• Qualification: MA
• Home/UK: £10,400
• International: £27,150
• Additional Costs: All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Careers

• Careers Advice: We offer individual careers support for all postgraduate students
• Job Prospects: School of Education graduates go on to a varied range of careers within the education sector
• Career Progression: 95.2% of postgraduates from the School of Education secured graduate-level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation

Related Courses

• Education MA: Through critical reflection upon the way you work, our MA Education course enables you to develop your teaching knowledge and practice
• Education (Online) MA: Our MA Education (Online) degree aims to deepen and refine your capacity to reflect critically on the way you teach and work