TESOL Education (Taught)

Take the first step in your English language teaching career by studying our TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) MSc.

Our TESOL course in the School of Education at Birmingham equips you with practical language teaching skills and cutting-edge research skills, preparing you for a thriving career in language education. You will become a TESOL professional, a capable educational researcher, and an active member of the international academic and professional TESOL community.

Why study this course at the University of Birmingham?
Our TESOL MSc is ideal for aspiring language teachers with little or no experience. With a practical focus, you’ll connect language teaching with broader educational principles, gaining the skills to lead with confidence in the classroom.

• Engaging environment – Join the School of Education's MOSAIC Group for Research on Multilingualism

• Personalised support – Benefit from three contact hours a week each semester and dedicated guidance from a personal tutor and dissertation supervisor

• Global opportunities – Enhance your learning experience with a 4-week grant overseas placement or summer/winter school through the Turing Scheme grant

Career opportunities
Our MSc TESOL opens doors to a wide range of careers in English language teaching and education worldwide.
Graduates often secure teaching roles in schools and universities globally or continue their studies with a PhD. You’ll also have priority access to our QTS and iQTS teacher training programmes.