MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (A613) at University of Leeds

Programme overview

A one-year, on-campus MA for experienced teachers, covering language analysis, teaching methodologies, learner development and specialist areas within TESOL such as technology-enhanced learning and English for academic purposes.

Duration: 12 months full time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Learning and Teaching in TESOL (30 credits), Research Methods and Dissertation (60), Analysing Language (15) and Language Development for TESOL (15). Options include Technology Enhanced Language Learning, Teaching Languages to Young Learners, Teaching English for Academic Purposes and English Medium Instruction.

Career pathways

English language teacher, curriculum developer, teacher trainer, or specialist in young learners, teacher education, academic English or English-medium instruction; also materials writing, NGO work and PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree (Hons) with a 2:1 or non-UK equivalent plus two years of relevant experience after graduation; alternative qualifications or experience considered individually. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component. Application deadlines: International applicants: 30 July 2027; UK applicants: 10 September 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,400 for the whole programme (2027 entry) Source

International applicants: GBP 28,300 for the whole programme (2027 entry) Source

Duration: 12 months full-time

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