Overview

Within the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Distance Learning) programme from University of Birmingham, you'll discover linguistic theories and methods for teaching English to speakers of other languages. Study from anywhere in the world and start applying practical skills in the classroom from day one.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language Teaching Methodology

Syllabus and Materials Design

Lexis

Pedagogic Grammar

Second Language Acquisition

Teaching Language to Young Learners

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
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Starting 2025-12-01 00:00:00
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Starting 2026-02-01 00:00:00
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Starting 2026-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 20 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject like English Language or Linguistics.

If you don't have a 2:1 Honours degree, we’ll also consider equivalent professional experience or a Certificate in Education from a Teacher Training College (three-year course). Please include details of your current and/or previous employment in your application.

Tuition Fee

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International

1304 GBP/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1304 GBP per module during 18 months.
National

1304 GBP/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1304 GBP per module during 18 months.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Distance Learning).

Available Scholarships

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