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

Programme overview

An advanced professional qualification for those working in or planning to work in TESOL, balancing theory, practice and research. Students can choose placements and specialise in MSc TESOL, TESOL and Applied Linguistics, or TESOL and Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL).

Duration: MSc full-time 12 months, MSc part-time 24 months | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Full-time study comprises two semesters of taught modules followed by a three-month dissertation period (part-time: four semesters and a six-month dissertation). Content includes applied linguistics, teaching methodology, grammar for TESOL, microteaching and research methods. Students choose between a research-based dissertation and a practice-based Teaching Portfolio, and may undertake local or international placements of four to eight weeks.

Career pathways

Roles include EFL teacher, private or online tutor, coursebook and materials developer, educational consultant, language programme director and translator; graduates have gone on to curriculum management, community education and PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate work or life experience are encouraged to apply. Holders of Cambridge DELTA, Cambridge CELTA or Trinity DipTESOL awarded within the previous five years may be considered for Recognition of Prior Learning (normally exemption from TESOL Methodology and one further module). 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 5,050 a year (2026/27). Students from the UK and Republic of Ireland; part time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 10,900 a year (2026/27). International (including EU) students; part time rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: MSc full-time 12 months, MSc part-time 24 months

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