Manchester Metropolitan University

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Linguistics

Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom

Course overview

In both the private and public sectors, there is demand for professionals with strong language skills who can work in culturally diverse environments. If you are interested in the way in which we communicate and how it can influence people, studying linguistics and teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) will help you unravel how language is inextricably linked to who we are. Linguistics is devoted to the scientific study of natural language and concerned with how languages evolve, are structured and what they have in common.

It also studies how languages are acquired and used.

Key highlights

  • Optional placement year available as a four-year route
  • Option to spend a year studying overseas
  • Combines TESOL with the scientific study of natural language
  • Explores how languages evolve, are structured and are acquired
  • Examines how communication and language use influence people

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — 104-112 UCAS tariff points GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma…
  • A-level: BCC — or equivalent
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
  • Access to HE Diploma — Pass overall with a minimum 106
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language
  • International Baccalaureate: 26 — overall or 104 U

Scholarships

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    £2,000 for each year of your degree.

    Up to £2,000
  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Sports Scholarship

    The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.

  • Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship

    Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • TEFL teacher
  • ESOL teacher
  • English language teacher abroad
  • Language assessment officer
  • International student support adviser
  • Speech and language therapy assistant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £20,000 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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