MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at University of Westminster

Programme overview

The MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) combines academic study with practical application and skills development in English language teaching. It provides advanced training for TESOL professionals and examines current developments in TESOL methodology.

Department: English and Creative Writing | Duration: 1 year full-time (part-time and distance learning also available) | Intake: January 2027 and September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three core modules (Language and Learning, Language Teaching Methods and a Dissertation) plus options including Analysing Spoken and Written Discourse, Intercultural Communication, Language in Society, Languages for Specific Purposes, Materials Development and Testing and Assessment. Students may also enrol on an external CELTA course at additional cost.

Career pathways

Graduates progress as advanced English Language Teaching practitioners, instructors, managers and researchers in a variety of national, regional and cultural educational systems.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2). After applying, applicants complete an assignment of no more than 1,500 words discussing the statement that TESOL must take account of learners' educational context, with reference to current approaches, a familiar educational context and published academic work. International applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in all components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,900 a year (2027/28). Price per academic year (2027/28 entry). Source

International applicants: GBP 18,000 a year (2027/28). Price per academic year (2027/28 entry). Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time / 1 year online / 2 years online / 2 years part-time

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