Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Taught)

Embark on a global journey in education with our MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). This programme is designed for educators who want to create real change. You will explore the evolving landscape of education and develop practical teaching skills and techniques. On graduation, you can gain the Trinity qualification to teach languages abroad or progress into leadership, research or global education.

Why choose this course?

• Graduate with an MA in TESOL and the Trinity College (London) Certificate - an internationally-recognised teacher training qualification.

• Benefit from our long-standing experience in education and world-class research

• Gain the skills to critically engage with real-world educational issues and develop as a reflective practitioner

• Explore career pathways and discover employment opportunities in the UK and overseas

• Carry out a substantial supervised capstone project focused on teaching practice and/or materials/assessment development

Our MA TESOL (Trinity Certified) programme is designed for those looking to begin or advance a career in teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), whether in the UK or internationally. The course will support you in developing the skills to become a reflective, ethical, and research-led educator. The programme will also prepare you for a career in research which can lead to careers in publishing, education management or curriculum design.

You will be taught by academics who are specialised in their field and committed to innovative teaching methods. The programme includes areas such as the methodology of teaching English Language, and understanding the needs of learners of English. You will investigate the use of AI and GenAI in classroom teaching, and how to design teaching materials and assessments for different groups of learners.

About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.