Overview

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from the University of Northampton develop key skills required for effective teaching of the four language skills and explore a range of strategies, techniques and technologies, applying them to different classroom contexts.

Quick Facts:

Gaining work experience by working closely with teaching staff on the TESOL MA.
Develop your skills and confidence in teaching through applying theory to practice by observing lessons, planning tasks and micro-teaching to peers.
Opportunities of joining professional organisations and attend conferences, seminars and social events.
Eligible for 20% Graduate Discount Scheme.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Language in Use: Approaches to the Analysis of Discourse

Approaches to Language Learning – Theory and Method

English Language Teaching in Practice

Classroom Language Assessment and Test Construction

Research Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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More details

It is recommended that applicants apply as early as possible for their chosen program, at least one month prior to the course start date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Northampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 99 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To study this masters in TESOL course, you will need either:

An honours degree from a UK University awarded at lower second or above in English, Humanities or in a Foreign Language or an equivalent professional qualification
An honours degree from a recognised University outside the UK awarded at lower second or above in English, Humanities or in a Foreign Language or an equivalent professional qualification
Applicants who have a Diploma in English, Humanities or in a Foreign Language or an equivalent professional qualification plus recent teaching experience of two years or more will be positively considered. In this case the applicant will usually be interviewed and must demonstrate suitability for the programme.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17495 GBP / year

≈ 17495 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8500 GBP / year

≈ 8500 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK Part Time: £1,380 per 30 credits

UK Online: £1,235 per 30 credits

International Online: £1,235 per 30 credits

Living costs

Northampton

United Kingdom

796 - 1510 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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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Northampton

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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