We are in the process of finalising our postgraduate taught courses for 2027/28 entry. In the meantime, you can view our 2026/27 courses.
Join a department that is recognised internationally for its excellent research in applied linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). 100% of our research is of international standing (REF 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Modern Languages and Linguistics).
We are ranked joint 100th in the world for English Language and Literature (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026) and 2nd in the UK for English Language (Daily Mail University Guide 2026, ranked 2nd from 22 UK universities).
Reading's Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics has 60 years of excellence in the field. David Crystal OBE (awarded for services to the English language, 1995) set up the first linguistics degree at the University of Reading, and sociolinguistics was born at Reading.
With 1,500 graduates in more than 40 countries pursuing careers in education, governmental and industry-related fields at all levels, the University’s long-established MA programmes are dedicated to building expertise in the field.
Our postgraduate programmes promote intellectual rigour, imaginative insight and critical awareness, and develop professionals who are thoughtful practitioners. They are flexibly delivered to suit individual needs, and all modules are carefully designed to connect theory to practice.
Both independence and interactional competence are promoted through our mix of lectures, small-class seminars and blended online support. Our Department supplements University student support services with individual academic tutor support and academic study skills training.
Located on one of the most beautiful campuses in the UK, our specialist facilities include outstanding library collections in TESOL/applied linguistics, a self-access language learning centre, and access to corpus facilities.
Come to Reading for your PhD or professional doctorate and join a talented and diverse community of fellow researchers working to improve lives across the globe.
Full Time: 12 months | Part Time: 24 months | Other: September or February entry
MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Full Time: 12 months | Part Time: 24 months | Other: September or February entry
Full Time: 3 months
Language is a means to understanding who you are and what your society is like
