MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at King's College London

Step into a global career with our innovative and immersive Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA programme at King's College London. Whether you're just beginning your journey as an English language teacher or you are a practising teacher or applied linguist looking to widen and deepen your expertise, this programme offers a rich blend of academic rigour, hands on experience, and professional development. The programme is uniquely integrated with the Cambridge CELTA, the gold standard in practical English language teaching qualifications.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy  |  Department: School of Education, Communication & Society  |  Duration: One year full-time, September to September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This programme will develop your understanding of the theories, research and practices that underpin contemporary English language teaching and learning. You will explore key areas of TESOL, including second language acquisition, language pedagogy, curriculum and materials design, assessment, teacher development, multilingualism, and the social and cultural dimensions of language education. Throughout the programme, you will critically engage with current debates in the field and consider how theory can inform effective practice in diverse educational contexts.You will learn from internationally recognised researchers and experienced teacher educators whose work shapes contemporary thinking in applied linguistics and language education.

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