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

MA TESOL is a practical qualification grounded in the latest research in English language teaching and learning. Whether you're an experienced teacher or just starting out, this course will help you enhance the essential skills and knowledge needed for effective teaching.

Our course is delivered by a team of highly experienced and qualified language teachers who are internationally recognised TESOL researchers specialising in various areas. You'll have the opportunity to tailor your studies to your interests and career aspirations by choosing from a wide range of theoretical and practical modules. You can customise your study experience by aligning your assignments to your current or desired field or specialist area of teaching to boost your employability and effectiveness in that area. Our interactive sessions are crafted to engage you actively in learning contemporary TESOL methodologies.

You can gain hands-on teaching experience by volunteering to help our international students improve their communicative skills and have the chance to observe our highly experienced teachers at our British Council accredited Language Centre which is home to a thriving modern foreign language programme.

By the end of this course, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of TESOL, practical teaching experience, and the research skills necessary to advance your career in English language education.

The MA is available to complete in one year full-time (January and September start dates available), or two years part-time (September start date only).

Features and Benefits

• Skills employers are looking for - a strong focus on development of applicable, practical teaching skills.

• Learn from experts - highly interactive classes delivered by a mixture of world-leading researchers in their fields and highly-qualified, highly-experienced English Language teachers.

• Get hands on experience - opportunities to observe teachers working and gain work experience in our British Council approved Language Centre.

• Industry links - we have strong links with the Northern Association of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (NATESOL), facilitating continuing professional development, and networking and employment opportunities. You may have the opportunity to attend NATESOL's conferences and events.