Overview

This TESOL MA programme from University of Leedsopens doors to diverse career opportunities in English language teaching and education. Our graduates can pursue fulfilling roles as ESL/EFL teachers, curriculum developers, teacher trainers, program administrators, and consultants, among other exciting paths in the global TESOL field. 

key facts

Led by academics who are experts in this field of study, you’ll explore how languages are learnt and how the English language is most effectively taught. You’ll consider how to analyse and describe the English language and examine different approaches to teaching languages to different kinds of learners. You’ll also consider the principles behind analysing a learner’s language proficiency and tracking their development. 

This course allows you to specialise in particular areas of TESOL, depending on your own interests and career aspirations. By selecting from a range of optional modules, you can choose to focus on TESOL specialisms such as: 

Technology-Enhanced Language Learning

Teacher Education in TESOL

Teaching Languages to Young Learners

Teaching English for Academic Purposes

English Medium Instruction.

If you are not yet a TESOL professional with two years of experience, please see our MA TESOL Studies programme. 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Learning and Teaching in TESOL

Investigating Language for TESOL

Research Methods and Dissertation in MA TESOL programmes and MA TESOL Studies

Creative Inquiry, Communication and Learning

Understanding pedagogy through evidence-based enquiry

Directed Study in Education

Advanced Readings in Language Education
Teaching Academic English
Current Issues in Second Language Teacher Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-07 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Education Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 561 other Masters in Education in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor degree (hons) with a 2:1 or non-UK equivalent plus two years of relevant experience. We will consider applicants with alternative qualifications or experience on an individual basis.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

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Academic requirements

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