MA TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

A level 7 master's covering the fundamentals of teaching English to speakers of other languages, combining theory and practice with employability-focused modules. It covers English language teaching methodology, second language acquisition, teaching young learners and English for specific and academic purposes.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Education & Social Policy | Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time | Intake: Not running for September 2027; next intake September 2028 | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

180 credits: Description of English for Language Teachers, Second Language Acquisition, Introduction to TESOL Methodology, Teaching English to Young Learners and Teaching English for Specific Academic Purposes (20 credits each), a 60-credit MA Dissertation and one 20-credit option from other postgraduate education programmes.

Career pathways

Graduates find teaching posts in schools, English for Academic Purposes departments and professional English settings (Business, Medical, Legal English), work as materials designers for publishers, or progress to PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree or equivalent. Selection by application form and a well-written personal statement; an interview may be requested. International applicants: academic IELTS 6.0 with no sub-score lower than 5.5, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time home Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed; period not stated in the table. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time international Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed. Source

Intake: Not running for September 2027; next intake September 2028

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time

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