MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at University of Essex

Programme overview

The MA TESOL is a vocationally relevant, research-led Masters for those who want to teach English to speakers of other languages anywhere in the world. It covers teaching methods and the description of English used in researching language learning and teaching.

Department: Language, Literature, and Media (School of) | Duration: 1 year full-time (24 months part-time) | Intake: October | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules listed include Language Learning and Teaching, Teaching Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking in TEFL/TESOL, Description of Language for TEFL/ELT and Applied Linguistics, Educational Leadership and Management, Teaching Younger Learners, Research Methods, a Linguistics option and the MA Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates enter the ELT/TESOL profession; experienced teachers take senior or specialist roles including educational advice and management, programme evaluation, syllabus design and teacher education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2.2 degree or international equivalent in Education, English Language and Literature, English Language Studies, Linguistics, Modern Languages or Teaching (English). A lower-class degree may be considered with teaching experience, as may a 2:2 in an unrelated area with a substantial element of English language, language education, linguistics or language teaching, or demonstrated personal or professional interest or expertise in English or ELT. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other components; a pre-sessional English pathway is available for those who do not meet the IELTS score.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,600 for the whole programme Source

International applicants: GBP 25,075 for the whole programme Source

Intake: October

Duration: 1 year full-time (24 months part-time)

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