TESOL: Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages
Entry requirements
2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent in English, education, applied linguistics, translation, English literature, TESOL/TEFL (UG) or TCSOL (Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages). Modern foreign languages other than English are considered.
Those with a degree in business English are not normally considered and should apply for the MSc Educational Studies.
International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.
Months of entry
September
Course content
This programme is for those interested in entering the field of TESOL. It provides a special emphasis on how theory relates to practice.
- If you are new to the field of TESOL, this programme is for you. It will give you the opportunity to develop your professional understanding of English language teaching through investigation of the links between theory, practice and current research.
- You will have opportunities to develop your confidence in teaching through linking theory to practice by observing lessons, planning tasks and micro-teaching to peers.
- This interdisciplinary programme draws on the combined expertise of the School of Education and the long established English for Academic Study Unit (School of Modern Languages and Cultures). This enables us to embed our extensive professional and research experience in the areas of language teaching and research.
- If you are already a professional in this field and are looking to advance your qualifications, you should consider the MEd TESOL.
Information for international students
Please see the English language Requirements.
This one-year masters programme is eligible for a new, streamlined visa application process: find out more
www.gla.ac.uk/international/visapilot/
www.gla.ac.uk/international/support/
Fees and funding
For funding opportunities search the scholarships database
www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/feetable/2018-19/
Qualification and course duration
MSc
Further details of qualification
This Masters programme is for those interested in entering the TESOL field to follow or develop a career as an English language teacher but who at present have limited or no teaching experience.
Course contact details
- Name
- Postgraduate Admissions
- carole.macdiarmid@glasgow.ac.uk