Applied Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

The Applied Linguistics and TESOL team, within the Department of English, conducts research in areas such as English for Academic Purposes (EAP), Second Language Acquisition (SLA), Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL), corpus linguistics and discourse analysis. We aim to support world-leading work in all these areas and to foster and develop strategic partnerships with local, national and international organisations. The Applied Linguistics and TESOL team has an outstanding international reputation. We conduct research in all areas of our field, including English for Academic Purposes (EAP), Second Language Acquisition (SLA), Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL), corpus linguistics, interlanguage pragmatics and spoken discourse. Our TESOL master’s degrees are taught by experts in fields such as spoken discourse, Second Language Acquisition (SLA), pragmatics, corpus linguistics and English for Academic Purposes (EAP). We also have expertise in other aspects of language study including sociolinguistics, discourse analysis and stylistics. The MA is unique because it offers a work experience module teaching real learners of English as an additional language and the chance to take the Cambridge CELTA at a discounted rate. Our PhD programme is open to students who have completed an MA in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or other related field, who are interested in conducting research in one of the research areas detailed below. Read some of ourApplied Linguistics and TESOL success stories. Ranked top 10 in the UK for research impact classified as outstanding (4*) (Research Excellence Framework 2021), theDepartment of Englishconductsresearchin all areas of TESOL and Applied Linguistics, producing world-leading academic outputs and showing a strong commitment to local, national and international public engagement activities and partnerships. Key to our research strategy is the establishment ofresearch centresanddepartmental clustersto facilitate peer support, foster

IELTS: 7.0 overall, with no component below 6.5 TOEFL iBT: If you took a TOEFL test on or before 20 January 2026, you’ll need 100 overall, with minimum scores of listening 21, writing 21, reading 21 and speaking 23. If you took a TOEFL test from 21 January 2026 onwards, when a new scoring system was introduced, you’ll need 5 overall, with 4.5 or above in all components. TOEFL Home Edition not accepted. Pearson PTE Academic: 69 overall, with no component below 61 Your most recent IELTS score: Pre-sessional English course length 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0: 6 weeks 6.0 overall, with writing at 6.0 and no component below 5.5: 10 weeks 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5: 12 weeks 5.5 overall, with no component below 5.5: 20 weeks 5.5 overall, with no component below 5.0: 30 weeks 5.0 overall, with no more than one component at 4.5: 40 weeks

IELTS 7.0 overall, with no component below 6.5

International students: Full-time place, per year - £25,350; Part-time: £12,650

UK students: Full-time place, per year - £5,238; Part-time: £2,619

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £5,238; Part-time: £2,619

International: Full-time place, per year - £25,350; Part-time: £12,650

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