MSc TESOL & Intercultural Communication at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary MSc for those pursuing or developing a career teaching English to speakers of other languages, drawing on educationalists, linguists and literature/culture scholars. It addresses learning, teaching and use of English from an intercultural communication perspective.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September and January | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester 1: two compulsory classes and a choice of research classes (three classes lead to a Postgraduate Certificate). Semester 2: a further compulsory class and options (six classes lead to a Postgraduate Diploma). Summer: a dissertation of 12,000 to 15,000 words.

Career pathways

English language teacher, course designer or course director with learners from young learners to adults, plus routes into research and Doctor of Education or PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Second-class Honours degree with professional experience for applicants who have worked in an education-related setting. Applicants whose first language is not English, or who were not educated wholly or mainly in English, need IELTS 6.5 overall with no score below 6.0 (or equivalent); tests are valid for two years and pre-sessional English courses are available. Nationals of UKVI-recognised English-speaking countries, or those holding a bachelor-equivalent qualification from them, need no further evidence.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,100 a year (2026/27). Home fee status, Scotland and England, Wales and Northern Ireland, same fee. Full-time; applies to January 2027 start. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,550 a year (2026/27). Full-time; applies to January 2027 start. Source

Intake: September and January

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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