University of Derby

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom

Course overview

• Teaching English overseas or in a private organisation • English as an Additional Language (EAL) Coordinator in schools • Lecturing in Further Education (FE) or Higher Education (HE) • Educational charity roles • Management and administrative careers in education • Research-informed teaching and learning is embedded throughout the programme

Key highlights

  • Research-informed teaching and learning embedded throughout the programme
  • Prepares graduates for EAL coordination roles in schools
  • Opens routes into lecturing in further and higher education

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5

Scholarships

  • 10% Alumni Discount

    All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • 25% Alumni Discount

    The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.

  • Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

    Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • English language teacher overseas
  • EAL Coordinator
  • Further Education lecturer
  • Higher Education lecturer
  • Educational charity officer
  • Education manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,720 for the full course* | International: £17,500 for the full course

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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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