MA TESOL with Japanese at York St John University

Explore TESOL theory, policy and practice alongside Japanese language which will enhance your knowledge and skills required to teach English in Japan. Study Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) while also learning Japanese. Whether you are currently a TESOL professional, or you wish to pursue this career in the future, studying this course will equip you to teach English in Japan. You will study alongside students from many parts of the world, who bring with them a diverse mix of educational backgrounds and experiences.

Faculty: School of Education, Language and Psychology  |  Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Second Language Acquisition; Current Developments in Language and Applied Linguistics; Theory and Practice in Language Teaching; Research Methods; Dissertation. Optional modules include Japanese for Communication 1; Japanese for Continuing Learners 1; Japanese in Use 1; Japanese Language Project; Japanese for Communication 2; Japanese for Continuing Learners 2.

Career pathways

This postgraduate degree could lead you to a career directly related to teaching English to speakers of other languages, or it could take you in a completely different direction, using the many transferrable skills you will develop. Example roles include Teaching English to speakers of other languages; Translation; Research in industry; Interpreting; Social activism.

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