Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) University of St Andrews

Overview

The number of taught modules you will take depends on whether you are studying for the MSc, PGDip or PGCert degree. Those on the MSc and PGDip will take five compulsory modules plus three optional modules. 

If you decide to take Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program from University of St Andrews with a specialism, you must take one of your optional modules in that specialism. Students on the PGCert will take four modules of their choice. If you decide to take a PGCert with a specialism, you must take the module of your specialism plus three more modules.

Key facts

These flexible courses allow you to choose the path that best suits your ambitions. You can:

• achieve either an MSc, PGDip or PGCert qualification

• study on campus in St Andrews or online

• start in September or January

• choose an optional specialism

Highlights

• Integrate theory and practice – discuss theoretical concepts and frameworks in small groups and in writing in weekly online discussion forums and apply these through applied assessments.

• Interact with a global cohort of students, studying both in St Andrews and online, through module learning activities.

• Engage in and reflect on a new language learning experience to gain an all-around perspective on language teaching and learning.

• Access an optional and supplementary resource bank of material in parallel with your PGT programme to support both your learning and the development of your professional identity.

• Join experienced practitioners and scholars in the English language teaching community, with opportunities to be involved in ongoing professional development events and the annual English for Academic Purposes (EAP) conference.

Careers and opportunities

• TESOL graduates are equipped with a range of skills and experiences which allow them to take on a variety of roles. The majority of TESOL students work within education, either as teachers or lecturers, researchers, or policymakers. Other graduates work in publishing, journalism and management.

• Lecturers within the IELLI have a wealth of teaching and leadership experience in TESOL, in a range of locations globally. They are active in using their international networks and experience to support and advise students on future career development.