Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Entry requirements
- A 2.1 Honours degree or 3.3/4.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) is in any discipline. Applications are welcomed from all education systems. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.
- Significant professional or other relevant experience alongside evidence of prior alternative learning (such as professional qualifications or certifications).
If you require further information about our academic entrance requirements in relation to the education system you studied in, please contact ie@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Months of entry
September
Course content
These flexible courses allow you to choose the path that best suits your ambitions. You can:
- Achieve either an MSc, PGDip or PGCert qualification (see information below).
- Study 'on campus' in St Andrews or online through distance learning.
- Start in either September or January.
- Choose an optional specialism.
These courses provide the opportunity to integrate the theory and practice of teaching English to speakers of other languages. They are designed to be useful to both experienced teachers and those considering a career in English language teaching.
Students who have an interest in a particular field of TESOL can also choose one of five specialisms to focus their studies on, and graduate with a TESOL degree in that specialism.
Fees and funding
The University of St Andrews is committed to attracting the very best students, regardless of financial circumstances. Find out more about the scholarships and postgraduate loans available.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time24-60 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
- PGDip
- part time24-48 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
- full time9 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PGCert
- full time4 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time12-24 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
You can enrol for one of three different types of qualifications:
MSc, PGDip or PGCert
Course contact details
- Name
- International Education Institute
- ie@st-andrews.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)1334 46 2255