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PostgraduateMA

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

University of Derby
Derby, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,720Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Derby, the MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Derby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. On completion of this programme, you will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and understanding to make a valuable contribution to the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. You will be aware of the contemporary debates impacting the sector and the theoretical considerations underpinning pedagogical decisions. You will be exposed to different methodologies and contexts of English language teaching including raising awareness of the needs of different groups of learners such as children with English as an Additional Language (EAL) and community-based learners. International tuition fees are £17,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,720 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Second Language Acquisition Theory
Contemporary TESOL Methodologies and Approaches
English as an Additional Language in Schools
Multilingualism and Language Pedagogy
Teaching English in Global Contexts
Language Assessment and Learner Evaluation
Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
Reflective Practice and Professional Development in TESOL
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,500

Home Student Fee

£9,720

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
30%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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