MA TESOL at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Further your career in teaching English to speakers of other languages with this specialised master's. Further your expertise in teaching English to speakers of other languages across a range of educational contexts. Develop your career in English language teaching, teacher education, curriculum development , English language education research, and language education leadership.

What you will study

A master’s degree is formed of 180 credits. 120 of these credits are made up by a mix of mandatory and optional course units, with 60 credits taken in each semester. The availability of individual course units may be subject to change. Compulsory units include Beyond Approaches, Methods and Techniques, Developing Researcher Competence, Language Awareness for TESOL, Dissertation: MA TESOL / MA Educational Technology & TESOL.

Career pathways

Graduates develop specialist knowledge and skills that are relevant across English language teaching, language education and educational development. Potential career paths include: English language teaching TESOL and EFL teaching Teacher education and training Curriculum development Educational materials development Digital English language teaching Language programme management Educational consultancy Language education leadership English...

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Application information

Entry requirements

We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent. A minimum of two years' full time (or part-time equivalent) English language teaching experience after graduating is also required. When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. Experience: Evidence of a minimum of two years' full-time (or part-time equivalent) work experience from your employer(s) is required. English language: IELTS UKVI or Academic 6.0 Overall with 6.0 in Writing, no more than one sub-skillat 5.5, and no other sub-skill below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,400 a year (2027/28). MA (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 30,900 a year (2027/28). MA (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/admissions/how-to-apply/

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