Overview
This MEd Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - TESOL (part-time) from University of Dundee course is essential for all professionals working in an educational setting, whether working as a teacher or in a similar developmental role. It can help you enhance your professional learning and improve your career progression prospects.
You'll be given a framework to help you reflect critically on your professional development and your current practice, and you'll be introduced to research methodology. You'll also develop your professional knowledge of teaching English language within a global context, with emphasis on the links between language theory, practice and research.
You can tailor the educational experience to suit your own circumstances, working entirely online, at your own pace, and taking a break from studies if needed. You can choose to study for the full Master of Education award, or you can exit early with a PG Certificate or PG Diploma.
Most of the learning will build on your initial training and is based around your work experience. You do not need to be currently employed to study this course, as long as you have the relevant experience.
Our MEd course is recognised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation as meeting the professional development requirements of the:
- Advanced Certificate in Teaching and Learning Research
- Certificate in Leadership Practice
- Advanced Certificate in Leadership Research
These certificates can help you pursue a career in public, private or international schools across the world.
Careers
Most students on this course are already in full time employment, and a number move into senior management positions during, or just after, their time studying with us.
This course can help you influence your own professional learning journey and take control of your own Continual Professional Development, enhancing your prospects for future career advancement.
This course is not an initial teaching course and will not qualify you to teach in Scotland.
Programme Structure
Modules include:
- Theory and Methodologies in TESOL
- Language Awareness and Practice in TESOL
- Research Methods for Professional Inquiry
- Reflecting Upon Practice
- Dissertation
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Languages Teaching View 448 other Masters in Teaching in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- You'll need to be a graduate or be able to provide evidence that you can work at postgraduate level. You also need to have experience of working in educational settings however you do not have to be currently employed in an educational setting.
Tuition Fee
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International
6500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6500 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
2535 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2535 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Dundee
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.