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Applied Linguistics and TESOL PGCert at University of Leicester

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MA Applied Linguistics and TESOL (distance learning) is for experienced English language teachers with at least one year’s TESOL experience. It broadens and deepens your understanding of linguistics and its application to language learning and teaching, with optional modules aligned to your professional interests.

Faculty: College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Education  |  Duration: 2 years by distance learning; 1-2 years by distance learning  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: October 2026, April 2027  |  Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Our degrees are highly valued by educational employers and our MA qualifications will help you to raise your profile when seeking to advance your career as a language teaching professional.

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Entry requirements

2:2 or above in a relevant subject, or equivalent. You should be a teacher or already be working in the English Language Teaching field with one year's full time teaching experience. Accreditation of Prior Learning may be possible for certain previous courses. English language: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, with at least 6.0 in each component score.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,130 for the whole programme (2026/27). Fee as listed for the PGCert course. Source

International applicants: GBP 4,130 for the whole programme (2026/27). Fee as listed for the PGCert course. Source

Intake: October 2026, April 2027

Duration: 2 years by distance learning; 1-2 years by distance learning

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