MSc in Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching at University of Oxford

Programme overview

A low-residency, two-year MSc for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) professionals and modern foreign language teachers, taught mainly online in small groups with intense interaction and feedback. The only in-person component is a one-week induction residential in Oxford.

What you will study

Six assessed modules (two in term one and one in term two of each year), including Learning and teaching vocabulary, Individual and group differences in language teaching, and Materials and assessment in language teaching, plus a formatively assessed Research Methods module in year one and a dissertation started in term three of year one. Students spend up to 20 hours a week on the course in term time.

Career pathways

Past Department of Education students have gone on to doctoral study and academic and research careers at universities in the UK and worldwide, or into government policy, NGOs, international organisations such as the OECD, think tanks and local and national administration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in any discipline (US degree: GPA 3.6 out of 4.0). Professional experience or academic study in language teaching or a related field is desirable but not compulsory. No GRE or GMAT scores; publications not expected. Interviews are normally held online, two to six weeks after the closing date. Three referees are required. Supporting documents are required with the application. English language (higher level, for applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 (Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24; TOEFL tests taken from 21 January 2026 are not accepted until a review of the revised test is complete); C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 191 overall and 185 per component; Oxford Test of English Advanced 165 overall and 155 per component. Tests must be taken no more than two years before the course start.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home fee, full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,170 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee, full-time Source

Intake: 23 August 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time

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