MA TESOL (with Professional Experience) at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Develop the knowledge and real-world experience to succeed in global English language teaching with this MA TESOL (with Professional Experience) degree. Learn how to teach English as a global language with this MA TESOL (with Professional Experience) degree. You'll explore core teaching methodologies, language acquisition theories, and practical techniques for delivering effective English language instruction across diverse learning environments.

Duration: 2 years full-time with work placement | Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option) | Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Introduction to Teaching Vocabulary, Reading and Speaking; Introduction to Teaching Grammar, Writing and Listening; Psychology of Language Learning and Teaching; Second Language Acquisition; World Englishes; Analysing, Evaluating and Writing Materials; Corpus Linguistics; Theory and Practice of TESOL; Dissertation/Major Project; Professional Experience.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree or equivalent. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. English language: IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,700 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full time: £9,700 (plus £2,000 for the work-based module/placement Source

International applicants: GBP 18,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full time: £18,600 (plus £3,000 for the work-based module/placement Source

Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028

Duration: 2 years full-time with work placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/ma-tesol-with-professional-experience

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