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English Language Teaching/TESOL (Taught)

Course details
  • MA
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 22/09/2025
  • Postgraduate
Course location
Avenue Campus

Course summary

Develop a deeper understanding of the theory and practice of English Language Teaching (ELT) with this master’s degree. You can apply for this course if you have experience in teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and want to gain skills for leadership roles in ELT.

If you don’t have experience as an EFL teacher and want to begin your career as one, you can apply for our MA English Language Teaching TESOL Studies course.

Modules

"Compulsory modules include: Analysing Language for ELT/TESOL; Critical Appraisal of Language Teaching Methodologies; Current Issues in Language Teaching Methodologies; Dissertation. Optional modules include: Autonomy and Individualisation in Language Learning; Writing and Written Language; Digital Education and English Language Teaching; English as medium of instruction in global education; Language ideologies in a globalising world.

For a full list of modules please visit: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/english-language-teaching-tesol-masters-ma#modules"

Assessment method

We'll assess your knowledge through: individual and group projects and presentations, through workshop activities, written assignments, and the dissertation.

How to apply

International applicants

English language: Band D, IELTS 6.5 overall score with at least 6.5 in Reading and Writing and at least 6.0 in Speaking and Listening.

Open days

Entry requirements

"You’ll need a 2:1 degree in one of the following subjects:
English
Linguistics
Modern Languages

You’ll also need a minimum of two years’ professional experience related to English language teaching."

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5with no component below 6.0
All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.

Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page

Sponsorship information

A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page

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