Overview

The Education Studies and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) course at University of Stirling is an advanced training and professional qualification for people who either work in, or plan to work in, any area of teaching English to speakers of other languages.

It's suitable for both novice and experienced teachers. You’ll graduate with the knowledge and practical classroom skills to be a confident, critically reflective and enterprising teacher.

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 between theory and practice 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'll also have an opportunity to apply for a placement at one of our partner universities in Germany or Hungary, and put your learning into practice.

Career opportunities

Graduates will leave with an advanced knowledge and understanding of the TESOL sector, enabling them to take on more responsibility in current or future roles overseas or in the UK.

For more experienced teachers, the qualification has provided access to positions with the British Council or in the tertiary sector.

On completion of the MSc TESOL, overseas graduates will be well prepared to sit all three modules of the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations TKT.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in TESOL

TESOL Methodology

Teaching English to Young Learners

Grammar for TESOL

Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL)

Principles of Language Learning and Teaching

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stirling, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.

You’ll also need to demonstrate familiarity with the school context from a professional point of view, either through having a year’s teaching experience or having taken a teaching degree in your home country.

Tuition Fees

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18645 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

7700 GBP / year

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Living costs

Stirling

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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

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Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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