Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Top-Up)
University of NorthamptonCourse Overview
Offered by University of Northampton, the BA (Hons) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Top-Up) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in education and teaching. Based in Northampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Top-Up) BA (Hons) is designed to develop your understanding of a range of linguistic phenomena and the nature of English language teaching and learning in increasingly complex and globalised educational settings. You will be introduced to the main aspects of second language teaching theories and methodologies, combining the study of English language with practical understandings and evaluation of approaches to teaching and learning. You will also explore the role of technology in language teaching and its practical applications, and h... International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£9,790
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Northampton
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £30,000 | £30,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £24,000 | £27,000 | £27,500 |
| 5 years | £28,000 | £32,500 | £34,000 |
UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
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
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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