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

Programme overview

Gain knowledge and skills to be an effective English teacher with our MA in TESOL. English is a global language used daily in business, education and the media by many people for whom it is a second rather than a ‘native’ language.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology | Department: Humanities | Duration: Full Time: 1 Year; Part Time: 2 Years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September, January | Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Approaches to Language Learning - Theory and Method, English Language Teaching in Practice, Classroom Language Assessment and Test Construction, Materials Development and Course Design, Research Thesis.

Career pathways

TESOL MA Graduates should be able to seek employment opportunities in a wide variety of areas including: English language teaching in any education sector (this may depend on having fulfilled primary teaching qualifications in the countries in which you choose to work as the MA would not be a substitute for such qualifications). Teacher training.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To study this masters in TESOL course, you will need either: An honours degree from a UK University awarded at lower second or above in English, Humanities or in a Foreign Language or an equivalent professional qualification Or An honours degree from a recognised University outside the UK awarded at lower second or above in English, Humanities or in a Foreign Language or an equivalent professional qualification Applicants who have a Diploma in English, Humanities or in a Foreign Language or an equivalent professional qualification plus recent teaching experience of two years or more will be positively considered. In this case the applicant will usually be interviewed and must demonstrate suitability for the programme. English language: Minimum standard – IELTS 6.5 with no score below 6.0 (or equivalent) for study at postgraduate level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: September, January

Duration: Full Time: 1 Year; Part Time: 2 Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/how-to-apply/

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