PostgraduatePostgraduate Diploma

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) with Teaching Young Learners

Name: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) with Teaching Young Learners
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University of St Andrews

St Andrews, Scotland

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9 monthsDuration

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Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the PgDip Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) with Teaching Young Learners at University of St Andrews. Based in St Andrews, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 9-month full-time structure. The TESOL with a Specialism in Teaching Young Learners course is aimed at teachers with a particular interest in teaching young learners. This degree aims to help you make connections between what you do on other modules in the context of teaching children or teenagers (from 4 to 18 years). Taking this specialism will provide you with a qualification that clearly highlights your knowledge and understanding of the needs and strengths of these age groups. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 96% continuation rate, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Second Language Acquisition and Child Development

Pedagogical Approaches for Young Learners

English Language Teaching Methods and Practice

Curriculum Design for Primary and Secondary Learners

Assessment and Monitoring in Young Learner Contexts

Materials Development and Classroom Resources

Research Methods in Applied Linguistics

Young Learner Portfolio and Teaching Practice

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

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Postgraduate Requirement

Teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) The University of St Andrews offers a flexible range of postgraduate TESOL qualifications: You can study TESOL or a qualification with a specialism in one particular area of TESOL, depending on your interests and career ambitions. For information on the differences between these degrees, see the qualifications explained page.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

59%Working

20%Studying

13%Work & Study

1%Seeking Work

55%Professional Jobs

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