MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at Swansea University

Programme overview

The MA TESOL equips students with the theoretical and practical knowledge to teach English as a foreign or second language, examining teaching methodologies, linguistic diversity and the social contexts of English language education. Swansea has one of the longest-established TESOL training and education centres in the UK. Students complete either a dissertation or a professional practice portfolio in the second stage.

Department: School of Culture and Communication | Duration: 1 year full time; 2 or 3 years part time | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Part one comprises Second Language Acquisition, Communicative Language Teaching, Grammatical Analysis, Vocabulary: Teaching and Learning, Research Methods for ELT and Discourse Analysis for ELT (20 credits each). Part two is a 60-credit Dissertation or Professional Reflective Practice portfolio.

Career pathways

Graduates progress to further study, research or teaching positions worldwide in English language teaching, teacher training, curriculum development and educational consultancy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical entry is a 2:2 degree (55% minimum) or overseas equivalent in any degree subject. Applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or an equivalent English test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,200 a year (2026/27). MA full-time, one year Source

International applicants: GBP 20,250 a year (2026/27). MA full-time, one year Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 or 3 years part time

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