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MA TESOL for Experienced Teachers at University of Southampton

University of Southampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Develop a deeper understanding of the theory and practice of TESOL Studies with this master’s degree. You can apply for this course if you have experience in teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and want to gain skills for leadership roles in ELT. Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) give people all over the world the ability to communicate fluently in English.

Faculty: Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Languages and linguistics  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll study this master’s course full-time over one year. Each semester is made up of key modules you must study and gives you the choice to select what modules you want to learn. Guest speakers will deliver seminars and you’ll have other extension activities as part of your TESOL learning.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including local government, national government bodies, regional councils, museums, libraries, universities, schools, colleges. Careers directly related to the course include education consultant, education mental health practitioner, english as a foreign language teacher, english teacher, further education teacher, lecturer, secondary school teacher, community education officer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You'll need a 2:2 degree in an arts, humanities or social sciences subject. You’ll also need a minimum of two years’ professional experience related to English language teaching. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,000 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 29,100 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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