MSc Applied Linguistics and TESOL at University of Bristol

Programme overview

Located in a QS top 50 subject-ranked department, the MSc Applied Linguistics and TESOL is a flexible, research-informed programme designed for both novice teachers and experienced TESOL and applied linguistics professionals, including educational administrators, curriculum and materials developers, assessment specialists, policymakers, and those intending to progress to doctoral study in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, or Language Policy. Teaching is delivered by experienced teacher educators and internationally recognised researchers, ensuring that professional practice is firmly underpinned by current research, policy, and debate in the field. The core curriculum provides a grounding in second language acquisition, language pedagogy, curriculum design, language in society, and research methods in language education.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences | Department: School of Education | Duration: One year full-time, Two or three years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Our UK and international graduates find employment in public and private sectors globally, with many leveraging their postgraduate degrees to advance in academia, policy, or specialist education roles. Our graduates pursue careers in: English language teaching - many work as English language teachers in schools, universities, and language institutes worldwide.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will typically need a strong second-class honours degree (55% or higher) or an international equivalent in any subject. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. English language: profile level B.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,700 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 29,300 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year full-time, Two or three years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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