MSc Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Online) at University of Stirling

Programme overview

A part-time online Masters giving advanced training and a professional qualification for people working in any area of the TESOL sector, with optional on-campus attendance and optional international placements. Students graduate with either a general MSc TESOL or a specialism in Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL).

Duration: MSc part-time 30 months (24 months of modules, six months dissertation) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: part-time (online) | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Four 15-week semesters of taught modules and a six-month dissertation period, covering applied linguistics, teaching methodology (including technology), language curriculum development, classroom management and research methods for a small-scale research project. Delivery is via video tutorials, interactive discussions, critical reflections and online microteaching.

Career pathways

Greater responsibility and promotion within TESOL roles; graduates have moved into Head of Curriculum Support, ESOL Curriculum Manager, Leadership Coach, Community Education Worker and translator roles, or on to PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate work or life experience are encouraged to apply. Applicants are expected to have at least two years' full-time English language teaching experience. Holders of Cambridge DELTA, Cambridge CELTA or Trinity DipTESOL awarded within the previous five years may be considered for Recognition of Prior Learning. English language (applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-skill; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 62 overall with 60 in each sub-skill; TOEFL (taken before 21 January 2026) 88 overall with 20 reading, 19 writing, 19 listening and 22 speaking; TOEFL (taken from 21 January 2026) 4.5 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,200 a year (2026/27). Annual fee as shown on the course page Source

International applicants: GBP 12,200 a year (2026/27). Annual fee as shown on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: MSc part-time 30 months (24 months of modules, six months dissertation)

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