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Qian Zhang
Senior Lecturer in English as a Second Language
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA
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PostgraduatePG
MADuration
Full Time: 1 Year
Part Time: 2 Years
Starting
September, January
Fees UK 24/25
Full Time: £8,250
Part Time: £1,380 per 30 credits
Fees International 24/25
Full Time: £16,995
Location
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English is a global language used daily in business, education and the media by many people for whom it is a second rather than a ‘native’ language. This Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages masters course has been designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to be an effective teacher of the language. Applying the insights of linguistic research into how English is learned and used in a wide variety of situations, the programme with its practical focus will help you become a resourceful, reflective and confident professional in the field of TESOL.
Updated 13/06/2024
On the masters in TESOL, you will study on 4 modules and complete a thesis module:
Students examine development of theories of second language acquisition (SLA), focusing on linguistic, psychological & social processes underlying SLA in a range of contexts.
Teaching English masters students develop key skills required for effective teaching of the four language skills and explore a range of strategies, techniques and technologies, applying them to different classroom contexts.
Students will be introduced to the key concepts, issues & methods of language testing, drawing attention to the principles underpinning different testing/evaluation systems & their impact on students/educational institutions.
TESOL MA students develop a critical understanding of theoretical approaches or frameworks in English language teaching materials development and course design. Students evaluate commercially produced materials, and apply those approaches or frameworks to designing course and learning materials for specific groups of learners and the contexts in which they are taught.
Students develop a critical understanding of the purposes/ methodologies of academic research & apply this to specific area of language research, relevant to their needs, professional practice or personal interest.
Please note the modules shown here relate to the academic year 24/25. The modules relating to the academic year 25/26 will be available from June 2025.
To study this masters in TESOL course, you will need either:
Or
Applicants who have a Diploma in English, Humanities or in a Foreign Language or an equivalent professional qualification plus recent teaching experience of two years or more will be positively considered. In this case the applicant will usually be interviewed and must demonstrate suitability for the programme.
For information on how to apply to study with us as an international applicant, please see our How to Apply page.
All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.
Fees quoted for the TESOL MA relate to study in the Academic Year 24/25 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Fees quoted for the TESOL MA relate to study in the Academic Year 23/24 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2022. Should this change, applicants and students will be contacted by the university with details of the costs.
For information on the scholarships available to you, please see our scholarships page.
For more information about possible funding options, please visit our Fees and Funding pages.
Senior Lecturer in English as a Second Language
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA
DiscoverSenior Lecturer in Educational Linguistics
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA
DiscoverHead of Educational Linguistics
Faculty of Health, Education and Society
DiscoverTESOL MA Graduates should be able to seek employment opportunities in a wide variety of areas including: