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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: XQ61

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Linguistics (with Foundation Year)

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
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4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in education and teaching with the BA (Hons) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Linguistics (with Foundation Year) at Manchester Metropolitan University. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. If you have the potential to study at degree level, but you don’t meet the entry requirements, a foundation year can bridge the gap – laying the groundwork for entry into Year 1. The units you’ll study are designed to build your confidence and bring you up to speed for the rest of your chosen degree. So, as well as the Academic Practice units, which help to develop your study skills for learning at degree-level, you’ll also do three humanities units. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Academic Practice and Study Skills
English Language Fundamentals
Introduction to Linguistics
World Englishes and Varieties
Humanities Literature and Culture
Academic Writing and Communication
Language Acquisition Foundations
Critical Thinking for Higher Education
UCAS Code:XQ61
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DDD - CDD

International Baccalaureate

24 points

IB Diploma with minimum 24 points overall or 72-80 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English

UCAS Points72

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Manchester Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£30,000£31,500
3 years£22,500£26,500£27,500
5 years£25,000£31,000£33,500

UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 12% below UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH22-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
20%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
95%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
93%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
89%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
89%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University offers Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Linguistics (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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