Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
University of NorthamptonCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at University of Northampton. Based in Northampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. English is a global language used daily in business, education and the media by many people for whom it is a second rather than a ‘native’ language. This course has been designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to be an effective teacher of the language. Applying the insights of linguistic research into how English is learned and used in a wide variety of situations, the programme with its practical focus will help you become a resourceful, reflective and confident professional in the field of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). International tuition fees are £1,450 per year, home/UK fees are £8,700 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a 80% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£1,450
per year
Home Student Fee
£8,700
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
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💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Northampton
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £16,500 | £21,000 | £25,500 |
| 5 years | £20,500 | £25,500 | £30,000 |
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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