Program Overview

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA

Overview

Our Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) course combines theoretical academic study with practical application and skills development in English language teaching. Our course provides advanced training for TESOL professionals, and examines the latest developments in TESOL methodology and related issues.

Course Structure

The course consists of three core modules and a range of option modules.

Core Modules

• Language and Learning: Description and Analysis: This module introduces and encourages in-depth exploration of core concepts in the description and analysis of language, with specific reference to English language teaching.
• Language Teaching Methods: The module examines current practice and developments in language learning and teaching, including communicative competence.
• Dissertation: Development, execution, and writing-up of an independent research project on a topic chosen by you.

Option Modules

• Analysing Spoken and Written Discourse: This module offers a range of different linguistic tools for analysing written text.
• Intercultural Communication: You'll gain a greater understanding of what is happening in cross-cultural communication, and develop your ability to do it well.
• Language in Society: This module explores concepts and issues in sociolinguistics; research methods; languages and factors such as age, class, gender, ethnicity; language variation, choice, planning, change; language in face-to-face interaction.
• Languages for Specific Purposes: The module introduces Languages for Specific Purposes (LSP) and English for Specific Purposes (ESP).
• Materials Development: By developing your understanding of the theory and principles of educational attainment, this module will lead you to a critical review of language course materials.
• Testing and Assessment: You'll examine past and current developments in language testing and assessment.

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2).
• After submitting your application, you will be given an assignment which requires you to discuss the statement "Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages must take account of the learners' educational context" in no more than 1,500 words.
• If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in all components.
• Applicants are required to submit one academic or professional reference.

Fees and Funding

• UK tuition fee: £4,850 (Price per academic year)
• International tuition fee: £8,750 (Price per academic year)
• Alumni discount available.
• Funding options available, including Student Finance England (SFE) and scholarships.

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application.
• Assessment types include practical, coursework, and written exams.

Research Groups

• Westminster Forum for Language and Linguistics

Supporting You

• Study support, including workshops, 1-2-1 support, and online resources.
• Personal tutors to support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential.
• Student advice team to provide specialist advice on a range of issues.
• Extra-curricular activities, including volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, and student events.

Course Location

• Our Regent Campus is composed of three sites, situated on and around Regent Street – one of the most famous and vibrant streets in London.
• Humanities subjects are based at 309 Regent Street, which includes recently refurbished social spaces, gym facilities, and our Regent Street Cinema.