MSc TESOL Education
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.
International students
We require an IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band or other equivalent English language qualification.
Students with conditional offers who do not meet our IELTS requirements may take one of our Presessional English courses. They will then be able to access our programme without retaking IELTS.
English language support for current students
The Birmingham International Academy provides free English language services to current international students who are currently studying on undergraduate or postgraduate courses at the University of Birmingham. Services include open-access English classes, online self-assessment, online materials, email answers and individual one-to-one tutorials. For a small fee, the Academy also offers classes for partners of international postgraduate students and staff, social events including day trips and host visits.
VISA Requirements
Obtaining a visa can be a lengthly process. Please allow sufficient time to obtain your visa. Find out more about the visa requirements and process
Months of entry
September
Course content
Our MSc in TESOL Education is for graduates with no or minimal experience of teaching English. Based in the School of Education, this Master's degree links English language teaching to wider issues of education.
The MSc TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) degree in the University of Birmingham provides a solid grounding in practical language teaching skills, and in language learning and teaching research. You will create bespoke teaching and learning materials, and will also develop strong grounding in the latest cutting-edge developments in language learning and teaching.
You will be supported in your studies to become a TESOL professional, a competent educational researcher, and an active member of the international academic and professional TESOL community.
- Approach – The programme has been designed for those who want to become language teachers but have little or no teaching experience. It takes a practical approach, and it links language teaching and education.
- Environment – The School of Education hosts the MOSAIC Group for Research on Multilingualism.
- Teaching and support – Modules typically provide three contact hours a week for a semester. You will have a dedicated personal tutor and a dissertation supervisor.
- Research – All tutors are actively researching language learning or teaching. Teaching is research-led. You will be supported in running a research project on your chosen topic.
The MSc TESOL Education consists of three core modules and three optional modules.
Fees and funding
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Enquiries
- tesol-msc@contacts.bham.ac.uk