Overview

These courses from Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at University of St Andrews provide the opportunity to integrate the theory and practice of teaching English to speakers of other languages. They are designed to be useful to experienced teachers and those considering a career in English language teaching.

Students who have an interest in a particular field of TESOL can also choose one of five specialisms to focus on and graduate with a TESOL degree in that 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.
Conduct original research supported by experts within the Institute.
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.

While the programme does not include an assessed teaching placement or practicum, it supports students in exploring how theory can be applied to real-word situations, through:

practical learning and assessment tasks
materials development activities
participation as a student in language classes
a limited number of peer teaching activities

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Action Research and Reflection for Education Practitioners

Language Teaching Methodology

Linguistics for Language Teachers

Second Language Acquisition

Education and Researching

Assessment and Evaluation in Education

English Medium Instruction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-11 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 102 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2.1 Honours degree or 3.3 out of 4.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) in any discipline. Applications are welcomed from all education systems. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.

Significant professional or other relevant experience alongside evidence of prior alternative learning (such as professional qualifications or certifications).

CV that includes your personal details with a history of your education and employment (paid or voluntary) to date

personal statement, see personal statement guidance for TESOL courses

one original signed reference (professional or academic)

academic transcripts and degree certificates

evidence of English language proficiency (required if English is not your first language). If you have not yet taken an English language test, you can submit it at a later date. Any offer of a place would then be conditional on attaining evidence of your English language competence.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27200 GBP / year

≈ 27200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

12630 GBP / year

≈ 12630 GBP / year

Additional Details

PGDip

Home: £8,420
Overseas: £18,135

PGCert

Home: £4,210
Overseas: £9,065

Living costs

Saint Andrews

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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Key information

Duration

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Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Additional Details

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