Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Entry requirements

A 2:1 or equivalent undergraduate degree is normally required. A degree in a related discipline is a strong advantage (e.g., English language, linguistics, language teaching, education). However, applicants with other degrees or with a 2:2 will also be considered on an individual basis.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Are you interested in a career in English language teaching? Are you already an early-career teacher of English and want to advance your professional standing?

Our distinctive MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is designed for those with less than one year’s language teaching experience. We explore different approaches to the teaching and learning of English and study the close relationship between language teaching theory and practice. The programme encourages you to use the concepts and theories that you encounter during your course of study in your own classroom.

You will study five core modules:

• Language Teaching Observation and Practice
• Second Language Learning and Teaching
• Syllabus and Materials Design
• Teaching and Learning Grammar and Vocabulary
• Research Methods in Applied Linguistics

You will also choose one optional module from a wide range.