Program Overview

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MSc Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Overview

This flexible MSc has been developed for teachers and other TESOL professionals – such as educational administrators, inspectors, materials or curriculum developers, assessment specialists, and policymakers – as well as those planning to undertake doctoral study in TESOL or applied linguistics.

The programme particularly values the professional experiences that participants bring. It provides a learning context in which you can reflect on your professional practice, the policies and diverse contextual factors that frame it, the theoretical frameworks that inform it, and the research that exists or could be conducted to substantiate or refute intuitive judgments.

Eligible students will have the opportunity to gain an internationally recognised professional certificate (Cambridge English CELTA) in addition to MSc TESOL. The Cambridge CELTA course is delivered by an external provider and attracts an additional fee. Entry criteria apply.

Key Information

• Programme duration: One year full-time; two or three years part-time.
• Start date: September 2025
• Application deadline:
  • Overseas applicants: 25 July 2025
  • Home applicants: 8 August 2025
• Delivery method: On-Campus
• Location: Clifton
• Awards available: MSc

Programme Structure

Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content for our MSc in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

World-leading Research

• The University of Bristol is ranked fifth for research in the UK (Times Higher Education).
• 94% of our research assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent.

Entry Requirements

• You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent.
• Applicants who hold an upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a degree subject not listed above will also be considered but need to demonstrate a minimum of one year's full-time (or part-time equivalent) classroom teaching or other TESOL-industry relevant experience.
• Examples of the types of roles we consider relevant are:
  • Language curriculum developer
  • Language testers
  • ELT materials designers
  • Language teaching assistants
  • Researchers in a field relevant to TESOL.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level B.

Fees and Funding

• Home: full-time: £12,300 per year
• Home: part-time (three years): £4,100 per year
• Home: part-time (two years): £6,150 per year
• Overseas: full-time: £28,200 per year

Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year.

Alumni Discount

University of Bristol students and graduates can benefit from a 25% reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study.

Funding and Scholarships

Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.

Career Prospects

Both UK and international MSc TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) graduates find employment in public and private sectors globally, with many leveraging their postgraduate degrees to advance in academia, policy, or specialist education roles.

MSc TESOL graduates pursue careers in:

• English language teaching – Many work as English language teachers in schools, universities, and language institutes worldwide.
• Teacher training and development – Some progress to training new TESOL teachers or curriculum design for language programmes.
• Education management – Graduates may move into leadership roles within language schools or international education organisations.
• Policy and research – Opportunities exist in government education departments, NGOs, and international development projects focusing on language education.

We offer a broad range of support and links to partner organisations, helping you prepare for an exciting future career – whether in the UK or overseas. You will have access to our Careers Service and Professional Liaison Network, which provide professional mentoring, networking events and advice about the education sector.