University of Northampton

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Top-Up) BA (Hons) is designed to develop your understanding of a range of linguistic phenomena and the nature of English language teaching and learning in increasingly complex and globalised educational settings. You will be introduced to the main aspects of second language teaching theories and methodologies, combining the study of English language with practical understandings and evaluation of approaches to teaching and learning. You will also explore the role of technology in language teaching and its practical applications, and how to become an effective intercultural communicator.

The Research Project allows you to develop critical understanding and systematic evaluation of theories in your chosen topic focusing on theoretical or more practical aspects of English language teaching and learning.

Key highlights

  • Explores linguistic phenomena and English teaching in globalised educational settings
  • Covers second language teaching theories and methodologies
  • Combines English language study with evaluation of teaching approaches
  • Examines technology in language teaching and its practical applications
  • Develops skills as an effective intercultural communicator
  • Research Project on a chosen theoretical or practical teaching topic

Entry requirements

  • HNC / HND — or equivalent qualification in one of the following subjects: English, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, English Langua

Scholarships

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    Three annual payments of £4,000

    Up to £12,000

  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

    This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

  • Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

    £500 per year of study

    Up to £1,500

  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100

  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50

  • The University of Northampton International Scholarship

    The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

  • Wilson Endowment Scholarship

    Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher
  • ESOL tutor
  • English language teacher abroad
  • Language school coordinator
  • Educational materials developer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,500 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 University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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