MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Course overview

The MA TESOL is designed for graduates who want to develop a career in English as a second/foreign language or for people already working in the field who want to develop specialist TESOL knowledge and skills. The course combines TESOL theory with practical teaching expertise. You study areas such as second-language learning, language skills teaching, research methods and language structure. A distinctive option is the opportunity to pursue a CELTA qualification through a local partner in Oxford at a promotional rate. The programme can prepare graduates for areas including: English language teaching Teacher training University teaching/research Language testing and assessment Language-school management Translation/interpreting Publishing and the language industry

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Duration

1 year

Intake

February 2027

Tuition fee

£26,450 / year

Initial deposit

The initial payment is 50% of the tuition fee after the scholarship deduction. The 50% payment is required whether or not the student receives a scholarship.

City

Reading

Country

England

Campus

Whiteknights Campus

About this information

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Applicants should normally hold a mid 2.2 overall undergraduate degree (55% or above). Relevant subject areas may include (but are not limited to): English Language, English Literature, Linguistics, Philology, Education, Translation, or the teaching of other languages (eg German Studies, Spanish Studies, Greek Philology, Chinese Studies), either as a single or joint degree. We also welcome applicants with undergraduate degrees in other areas of the Social Sciences and Humanities. Previous teaching or translation experience is not necessary, but relevant professional, academic, or voluntary experience will be considered positively. Applicants with no undergraduate degree can be considered if they have a DELTA and at least one year classroom-based teaching experience.

Scholarships & discounts

If the academic qualification is equivalent to a UK First-Class degree (CGPA 3.6–4.0), the scholarship is £10,000. For a UK 2:1 equivalent degree, the scholarship is £9,000. For a UK 2:2 equivalent degree, the scholarship is £4,000.

Pre-CAS interview

Required

No — no Pre-CAS interview is required, according to the information we hold

Course modules

Compulsory modules 1. Foundations of Language Study Covers English phonetics, phonology, grammar, sounds, syllables, stress, intonation, tense, aspect, modality, noun phrases and the teaching of grammar. 2. Second Language Learning Principles Looks at theories of learning and how they apply to second-language learning and teaching, including factors affecting language learning. 3. Research Design Methods Introduces research designs and techniques used in English language teaching and Applied Linguistics, including research questions, hypotheses and variables. 4. Issues in Language Skills Teaching Focuses on teaching the four main language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, with practical approaches for ESL/EFL teaching. 5. Dissertation An independent research project where you design, conduct and write up an original research study. Optional modules Depending on availability, you can choose modules such as: Child Language Development Intercultural Communication Introduction to Corpus Linguistics Principles of Applied Linguistics Sociolinguistics Approaches to Discourse Analysis Language Testing Principles Language and Migration Neuroscience of Language Language in Professional Communication The university notes that optional modules can change and it cannot guarantee that every optional module will be available to every student.