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PGDip Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at Swansea University

Swansea University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The PGDip TESOL is the postgraduate diploma exit award of the MA TESOL programme, covering the theoretical and practical challenges of teaching English as a foreign or second language. It is taught on campus at Singleton Park Campus.

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

What you will study

Part one of the programme 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); the MA adds a 60-credit dissertation or professional practice portfolio.

Career pathways

Graduates progress to teaching, teacher training, curriculum development and educational consultancy in English language education.

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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 6,850 a year (2026/27). PGDip full-time, one year Source

International applicants: GBP 13,500 a year (2026/27). PGDip full-time, one year Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time

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