MA TESOL and Intercultural Communication at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Teach English. Connect Cultures. Inspire Global Understanding.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This allows you to align your final project with your career ambitions and academic interests. This fosters both research excellence and professional development. Compulsory modules include: Introduction to Intercultural Communication, TESOL Research Portfolio.

Career pathways

In today’s global world, the ability to teach English while navigating intercultural communication is more important than ever. This programme prepares you for a range of professional roles where language education and intercultural competence intersect. Graduate roles and employers include: English language teaching in private and public schools; international education programme coordination; study abroad coordination; teacher training and professional development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in: • English language and/or literature • English Education • TESOL • English teaching methodology • English linguistics • English translation and interpretation • Business English English language: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,700 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

International applicants: GBP 26,800 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/4207f/#how-to-apply

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