University of Chester

TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) MA

University of ChesterExton Park, Chester

Course overview

Our MA TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is a highly practical course with firmly imbedded theoretical study, designed to equip you with everything you need for careers in fields such as, teaching English, education management, curriculum development, materials design, or an advisory role in education or research. From answering questions such as “who owns English, and what does it mean to teach it, speak it, learn it?”, to teaching live classrooms to non-native students. MA TESOL graduates emerge from the course with a strong theoretical and practical foundation, ready to shape the future of English language teaching and qualified to step into a teaching job or related employment.

Key highlights

  • Highly practical course with firmly embedded theoretical study
  • Live classroom teaching practice with non-native English learners
  • Explores questions of who owns English and what teaching it means
  • Prepares graduates to step straight into English teaching roles
  • Strong theoretical and practical foundation in English language teaching

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — Home Students International/EU Students 2:2 honours degree Applicants should normally possess a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any relevant discipline.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarship

  • International Alumni Scholarship

    Discount is for students advancing from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.

Careers this course leads to

  • English language teacher
  • Education manager
  • Curriculum developer
  • Teaching materials designer
  • Education adviser
  • Education researcher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,090 for a full-time course (2026/27) — More on UK fees | International: £15,500 (2026/27) — More on International fees

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

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