MA TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at Nottingham Trent University

Programme overview

A one-year full-time MA at NTU's City Campus for experienced English language teachers and newcomers who wish to teach English to speakers of other languages. It has a practical focus with teaching practice, peer teaching and a portfolio of teaching materials, and is also offered part-time over two to five years.

Department: Nottingham Institute of Languages and Intercultural Communication (NILIC) | Duration: One year full-time; two to five years part-time | Intake: September 2026 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules cover Investigating Language in Use, Developing or Extending Classroom Practice, Analysing Second Language Learning, Designing Courses and Assessments, and Research Methods, Practical Project or Dissertation. Students choose two options such as Teaching English for Academic Purposes, Teaching English to Young Learners, Designing Materials for the Language Classroom or Intercultural Communication at Work.

Career pathways

Graduates work as English language teaching professionals, teacher trainers, textbook writers and university lecturers worldwide; roles include academic English teacher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK and international applicants: a 2.2 honours degree or equivalent. Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications are considered individually if they can demonstrate relevant professional experience. International applicants must meet NTU's English language requirement for the subject (IELTS or equivalent).

Intake: September 2026

Duration: One year full-time; two to five years part-time

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