MA Education (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) at University of Derby

Programme overview

If you’re interested in developing your knowledge and skills around language teaching and learning in a variety of contexts from English as Additional Language (EAL) in primary and secondary schools, to English for Academic Purposes (EAP) in higher education institutions, our MA Education (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is designed to help you. This pathway is also suitable for you if you are interested in teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) abroad.

Department: Education | Duration: Part-time: 2-3 years | Study mode: online (part-time) | Intake: September, January, May | Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Postgraduate certificate / diploma core modules: Language Learning: Theory and Practice, The Principles of English Language Teaching, Research and Innovation in Education, Extended Education Project. Masters core modules: Independent Study.

Career pathways

This research-informed programme will equip you with knowledge and critical awareness of contemporary issues relating to education and has been designed to prepare you for a range of professional careers within the education sector. Students who earn this degree are typically looking to forge a career within the field of TESOL.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will usually need one of the following: A good undergraduate degree (2.2 or above), or; an equivalent level 6 qualification (equivalent overseas qualifications which will be verified by NARIC); You will be asked to provide a CV/resume detailing your academic and work experience. The Admissions Tutor reserves the right to interview an individual to ascertain the relevance of their work and life experiences as an acceptable entry for the programme.; In addition, we recognise the following qualifications: Full DELTA (Cambridge Diploma in TESOL) modules 1, 2 and 3 are normally eligible for 60 credits at level 7 against our MA Education; English language qualifications; If English is not your first language, or you have not successfully completed your highest level of qualification in English, you will need an English language qualification. For this course you will need at least one of the following: Average IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent; TOEFL 87 (minimum 20 in Speaking and 19 in all other elements); Pearson Test of Academic English: 71 (minimum 65)

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,920 for the whole programme (2025/26). Total course fee for online study; same fee for UK/EU/international students Source

International applicants: GBP 7,920 for the whole programme (2025/26). Total course fee for online study; same fee for UK/EU/international students Source

Intake: September, January, May

Duration: Part-time: 2-3 years

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