University of Portsmouth

TESOL (with Professional Experience) MA

University of PortsmouthPortsmouth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Earn a Master’s in TESOL with built-in professional experience. You'll study language teaching theory and apply it in real-world settings, gaining both academic and practical skills. This course prepares you for global English teaching roles or to advance your career in language education.

Key highlights

  • Built-in professional experience applying teaching theory in real-world settings
  • Combines language teaching theory with practical classroom skills
  • Prepares graduates for English teaching roles worldwide
  • Supports career progression within language education

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — A 2:2 honours degree or equivalent.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarship

  • GREAT Scholarships

    The scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK.

    Up to £10,000

Careers this course leads to

  • English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher
  • ESOL teacher
  • English for Academic Purposes (EAP) tutor
  • TESOL teacher trainer
  • Language school director of studies
  • English language curriculum developer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,700 per year | International: £18,600 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 Portsmouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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