MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
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Year of entry
2023/24 See 2024/25 entry -
Course duration
Full Time: 12 months Part Time: 24 months
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Year of entry
2023/24 See 2024/25 entry -
Course duration
Full Time: 12 months Part Time: 24 months
Study MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at one of the world's best known centres in TESOL and Applied Linguistics.
This course is suitable for graduates already working or just starting a career in the field of English as a second/foreign language and who wish to develop and deepen specialist knowledge and skills in TESOL and related linguistic areas. We’re in the top 150 universities in the world for these subjects (QS World Rankings by Subject, 2023).
It connects theory with practice to build relevant teaching expertise in key TESOL areas, and provides up-to-date, thorough and critical knowledge of the field taught by top researchers and teachers.
This course offers flexibility through a choice of tracks to suit individual needs and experiences using small-group teaching and a wide choice of optional modules are available. The 'Dissertation Track' is suitable for students who already have teaching experience, and is especially recommended for those who wish to pursue further study. The 'Portfolio Track' is designed for those with little or no teaching experience. It involves completing a portfolio based on classroom observations and teaching experience gained during the summer term in our renowned International Study and Language Institute (ISLI).
Our specialist research areas include:
- testing and assessment
- second language acquisition
- intercultural communication
- second language teaching
- multilingualism
- vocabulary studies
- language teaching and creativity
- language curriculum design
- EFL teacher training
- child language development
- language and migration
- world Englishes
- sociolinguistics.
In the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019/20, overall, 100% of graduates from English Language and Applied Linguistics are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation (based on our analysis of HESA data HESA 2022, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019/20; includes all English Language and Applied Linguistics responders).
For more information, please visit the English Language and Applied Linguistics website.
Overview
Study MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at one of the world's best known centres in TESOL and Applied Linguistics.
This course is suitable for graduates already working or just starting a career in the field of English as a second/foreign language and who wish to develop and deepen specialist knowledge and skills in TESOL and related linguistic areas. We’re in the top 150 universities in the world for these subjects (QS World Rankings by Subject, 2023).
It connects theory with practice to build relevant teaching expertise in key TESOL areas, and provides up-to-date, thorough and critical knowledge of the field taught by top researchers and teachers.
This course offers flexibility through a choice of tracks to suit individual needs and experiences using small-group teaching and a wide choice of optional modules are available. The 'Dissertation Track' is suitable for students who already have teaching experience, and is especially recommended for those who wish to pursue further study. The 'Portfolio Track' is designed for those with little or no teaching experience. It involves completing a portfolio based on classroom observations and teaching experience gained during the summer term in our renowned International Study and Language Institute (ISLI).
Our specialist research areas include:
- testing and assessment
- second language acquisition
- intercultural communication
- second language teaching
- multilingualism
- vocabulary studies
- language teaching and creativity
- language curriculum design
- EFL teacher training
- child language development
- language and migration
- world Englishes
- sociolinguistics.
In the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019/20, overall, 100% of graduates from English Language and Applied Linguistics are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation (based on our analysis of HESA data HESA 2022, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019/20; includes all English Language and Applied Linguistics responders).
For more information, please visit the English Language and Applied Linguistics website.
Entry requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 6.0 (or equivalent).
Entry requirements: Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2:1 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK. Those with other qualifications and relevant work experience may also be considered. For the MA TESOL dissertation track, you normally need a minimum of one year’s relevant work experience. For the MA TESOL portfolio track, no teaching experience is required. Each application is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Pre-sessional English language programme
If you need to improve your English language score, you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree.
Structure
Compulsory modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
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LSMAPAL | Academic Practices in Applied Linguistics | PROF Parvaneh Tavakoli |
LSMFLS | Foundations of Language Study | PROF Jane Setter |
LSMRDM | Research Design Methods | DR Erhan Aslan |
LSMSL | Second Language Learning Principles | PROF Parvaneh Tavakoli |
Optional modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
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LSMADA | Approaches to Discourse Analysis | DR Sylvia Jaworska |
LSMCBL | Corpus-based approaches to language description | DR Sylvia Jaworska |
LSMCL | Child Language Development | DR Fraibet Aveledo |
LSMDIP | Language Teaching Portfolio | DR Tony Capstick |
LSMDIS | Dissertation | DR Erhan Aslan |
LSMIC | Intercultural Communication | DR Erhan Aslan |
LSMLCL | Language Curriculum Design | PROF Clare Furneaux |
LSMLMG | Language and Migration | DR Tony Capstick |
LSMLPC | Language in Professional Communication | DR Sylvia Jaworska |
LSMLST | Issues in Language Skills Teaching | MRS Suzanne Portch |
LSMSOC | Sociolinguistics | DR Christiana Themistocleous |
LSMTP | Language Testing Principles | PROF Parvaneh Tavakoli |
PLMISLR | Introduction to Speech and Language Pathology | DR Arpita Bose |
PLMLPR | Language Processing | DR George Pontikas |
PLMML | Multilingualism and Impairment Across the Lifespan | PROF Ludovica Serratrice |
PLMNL | NEUROSCIENCE OF LANGUAGE | MR Daniel Fryer |
These are the modules that we currently offer. They may change for your year of study as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
Fees
New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £10,500
New international students: £21,350
Tuition fee information
The fees listed are for full-time study, unless otherwise stated. Fee information will be confirmed in offer letters sent out to successful applicants. You can find further information, including information for part-time study, through our dedicated fees and funding page.
EU student fees
With effect from 1 August 2021, new EU students will pay international tuition fees. For exceptions, please read the UK government's guidance for EU students.
Additional costs
Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.
Financial support for your studies
You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.
Careers
Graduates from this course enter the following careers worldwide: teacher training; university research, teaching and leadership; testing and assessment; directing, managing and teaching roles within language teaching institutions worldwide including state (governmental) and private sector; translation and interpreting, publishing in the language industry.