Program Overview

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

About this course

The MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is a specialist degree that focuses on language, teaching, workplace applications, and social justice. This course will equip you with the toolkit you'll require as effective, inspiring, and socially aware professionals within teaching and other professional and language-related sectors.

Why study with us

• Study a specialist degree focused on language, teaching, workplace applications, and social justice.
• Gain an understanding of aspects and methods of second language acquisition and English language teaching.
• Develop the knowledge, critical thinking, research, and practical skills to pursue a career or doctoral study in English language teaching.
• Learn how knowledge about the practical use of language gives you a competitive edge in a range of sectors, from teaching to marketing, campaigns, and diplomacy.
• Prepare for employment/career progression by completing a professional work placement or a CELTA to gain relevant sector experience.

Course modules

Core modules

• English Language and Research: This module will develop your academic skills. You will study the foundations of English grammar, register, pragmatics, phonological transcription, and transcription and analysis of spoken discourse, thereby developing your awareness of English(es).
• Second Language Acquisition and Use: On this module, you'll develop your knowledge of how second/additional languages (henceforth L2) are acquired and used. You will advance your understanding of the main theoretical approaches to research in this field and gain insights into key factors shaping second language acquisition, such as cognitive, psychological, and social aspects.
• English Language Teaching: Theory, Method and Application: This module will develop your theoretical and practical understanding of how English is taught to and learnt by speakers of other languages.
• Applied Linguistics: Language, Employment and Social Justice: You will consider a range of professions in which linguistic knowledge and research are used. Emphasising the problems addressed by linguists as well as the discourses involved in specific disciplines, the module will cover areas such as translation, lexicography, forensic linguistics, business and health communication, and language pathology.
• Dissertation: You will design, carry out, and report on a research project of your choice within the field of TESOL or Applied Linguistics.

Course structure tables

September - Full-time

September - Part-time

Learning and teaching

Our strategy is to provide an excellent student experience and give you the tools and support to help you achieve your academic, personal, and professional potential.

Entry requirements

• An undergraduate degree (2:2 or above) in a related subject, or relevant professional experience such as subjects in Humanities or Social Science including Linguistics, Languages, or professional experience in Education or Translation.
• Applicants who do not hold a 2:2 undergraduate degree may be considered and would be asked to complete an assessed piece of written work and an informal interview.

Fees and finance

Funding

UK Home Students:

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International Students, including EU Students:

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Leeds Trinity Alumni Discount

Some Leeds Trinity graduates are eligible for a tuition fee discount on postgraduate courses of up to 50%, excluding PGCE Delivery Partner Model and Lead Partner Model, and Masters by Research courses. You will need to achieve a 2:2 or above in a Leeds Trinity undergraduate course to qualify.