Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course 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.
Key highlights
- Develops the knowledge and skills to teach English effectively
- Applies linguistic research on how English is learned and used
- Practical focus on teaching English as a second language
- Builds resourceful, reflective and confident TESOL professionals
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include English, Humanities; or above
- Additional condition: interview — In this case the applicant will usually be interviewed and must demonstrate suitability for the programme.
Scholarships
Alumni PGCE Bursary Award
This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.
Up to £500Chevening Scholarships
Sir John Lowther Scholarship
The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher
- ESOL teacher
- English language teacher abroad
- Academic English tutor
- TESOL course coordinator
- English language materials developer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £8,700 per year | International: £19,000 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 University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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