Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- Full Time: 1 Year Part Time: 2 Years
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Linguistics
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
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.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:2 · Subjects: English, Humanities · or above |
|---|---|
| Other conditions | interview · In this case the applicant will usually be interviewed and must demonstrate suitability for the programme. |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall, no part below 6 |
|---|
Minimum standard – IELTS 6.5 with no score below 6.0 (or equivalent) for study at postgraduate level.
Fees
International students: £19,000 per year
UK students: £8,700 per year
UK/Home: £8,700 per year
International: £19,000 per year
Start dates
September 2026 / January 2027
Application deadline
No fixed deadline — apply as early as possible. Applications close when the course is full.
Campus
- Waterside Campus, Northampton, United Kingdom
Where you will study
West Northamptonshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom
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