MA TESOL Studies at University of Leeds

Programme overview

A one-year, on-campus MA for those new to language teaching, covering how English works, how people learn languages and practical teaching methods, including the role of technology. It is designed for students without the two years of experience required for the other Leeds TESOL courses.

Duration: 12 months full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

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

Career pathways

Teaching English in primary, secondary and university settings in the private and public sectors, ESOL or EAP teaching in the UK, further qualifications such as CELTA, or postgraduate research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree (Hons) with a 2:1 or non-UK equivalent in a subject showing a strong grounding in English Language and/or Education, Linguistics or Foreign Languages (high grades essential). Applicants who can show an interest in language teaching, for example tutoring, are preferred. 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 29,600 for the whole programme (2027 entry) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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