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BA (Hons) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (with a modern language) at Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

If you’re interested in languages, communication and helping others learn, BA (Hons) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (with a modern language) offers a practical and inspiring route into the world of English language teaching. Teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) is a hands‑on branch of applied linguistics, and this course focusses on helping you develop real teaching skills that you can use in classrooms and workplaces around the world. You’ll explore how languages are learned, discover different teaching approaches, and find out what makes effective communication, gaining a strong understanding of both language and culture as you go.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: School of English  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time, with placement; 4 years full-time, with overseas study  |  Study mode: full-time, placement year available  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our TESOL degree aims to improve your fluency and accuracy in other languages, gaining experience of how to help learners of all abilities to become fluent English speakers. It is taught by highly qualified and experienced practitioners who have taught across the world, and they bring this experience directly into the classroom. Year 1 core: Intercultural Communication and Working in Languages, Modern Language, Understanding the Learner, Introduction to TESOL. Year 2 core: Lesson and Materials Design, Modern Language, Teaching Techniques. Year 3 core: Debates in English Language Education, Language and Social Justice, Modern Language.

Career pathways

Our BA (Hons) TESOL (with a modern language) graduates go into a wide variety of roles and sectors that make a difference, including: Teaching. Materials development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent. Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM. Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points. UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM. T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer. IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or equivalent, e.g. Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills English. IB: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English. Students study one of the following languages alongside TESOL: French; Japanese; Mandarin Chinese; Modern Standard Arabic; Spanish. Students will confirm their modern language at enrolment. - French is available to beginners and to those with previous study of French up and including A level. - Spanish is available to beginners and to those with previous study of Spanish up to and including A level. - Japanese, Chinese and Arabic are open to students who have no background in the language and to those with prior learning experience at any level. Students with experience of Quranic Arabic can be considered. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee for 2027/28 as stated on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time, with placement; 4 years full-time, with overseas study

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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