Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - TESOL (part-time) MEd at University of Dundee

Programme overview

This online part-time MEd develops knowledge of educational theory and research with a focus on TESOL, with emphasis on links between language theory, practice and research in a global context. Students can exit early with a PG Certificate or PG Diploma, and recognition of prior learning may cover up to 50% of the course.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Duration: Up to 24 months (part-time, online) | Intake: October 2026, April 2027, October 2027, April 2028 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MEd comprises four 30-credit modules plus a 60-credit dissertation. Core modules are TESOL Curriculum and Instruction, Critical Language Awareness and Practice in TESOL, Reflecting Upon Practice, Research Methods for Professional Inquiry and the Education MEd Dissertation, with optional modules such as Education for Sustainable Development. Teaching is online through study materials, tutorials, webinars and online lectures.

Career pathways

The course enhances prospects as an English language teacher and supports progression to a PhD or Professional Doctorate in Education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree: a UK lower second-class honours (2:2) degree, plus experience of working in educational settings (applicants need not currently be employed in one); applicants who do not meet the standard requirements are considered case by case. English language: IELTS Academic overall 6.5 with 6.0 in writing, 5.5 in listening, 5.5 in reading and 6.0 in speaking (other English tests such as TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic UKVI, LANGUAGECERT and WASSCE grade C6 in English are also accepted).

Intake: October 2026, April 2027, October 2027, April 2028

Duration: Up to 24 months (part-time, online)

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