MSc Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
University of Stirling
Key Information
Campus location
Stirling, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
12 - 24 Months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
Introduction
Our postgraduate degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) aims to provide an advanced training and professional qualification for people who either work in, or plan to work in, any areas of TESOL. You will graduate with the theoretical, practical and research-based knowledge and skills to be a confident, critically reflective and enterprising teacher.
Top reasons to study with us
#1 3rd in Scotland and Top 5 in the UK for Education (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
#2 100% overall student satisfaction for TESOL - Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2022
#3 Apply for a placement opportunity at one of our partner institutions in France, Germany, Hungary, Japan or Spain
Curriculum
The course provides a thorough grounding in applied linguistics and teaching methodology. You have the option to practise this in micro-teaching classes and a range of other module choices. The content of the course will vary to suit your experience so whatever your starting point, you are challenged to acquire knowledge and skills that you can apply in teaching.
You will join a multinational network, and benefit from being taught by professionals who have experience of living and teaching all over the world. The course offers an excellent balance among theory, practice, and research using a range of cutting-edge, innovative teaching methods. It also draws on best practice from across the TESOL sector, focusing on the development of advanced professional capabilities and knowledge in language learning and teaching. As a TESOL student at the University of Stirling, you will also have an opportunity to apply for a placement at one of our partner institutions in France, Germany, Japan, or Spain, and put your learning into practice.
Pathways
You can work towards our core Masters degree, the MSc TESOL, or opt to specialise in one of the following pathways of study:
- MSc TESOL and Applied Linguistics
- MSc TESOL and Methodology
MSc TESOL and Computer Assisted Language Learning