Overview

TESOL (with Professional Experience) from University of Portsmouth you’ll complete a professional placement, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a real-world teaching or educational setting.

Key facts

This unique combination equips you with the skills, confidence and workplace insight needed to succeed as an English language teacher in both local and international contexts.

With English continuing to serve as a global lingua franca, your expertise will be in demand across schools, universities, businesses and language institutions worldwide. Whether you're just starting out or seeking to advance your career, this course offers a strong foundation in both theory and practice.

You can tailor your studies to fit your schedule, with options for full-time, part-time, or distance learning. Full-time on-campus students can further enhance their experience through an additional professional year, helping you graduate with a competitive edge in the global TESOL job market.

From classrooms at home to educational centres around the world, this course will prepare you to make a meaningful impact through English language education.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching Grammar, Writing & Listening

Second Language Acquisition

Analysing, Evaluating & Writing Materials

Corpus Linguistics

Theory & Practice of TESOL

Dissertation/Major Project

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00

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There's no deadline for applications to this course.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 99 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:2 honours degree or equivalent.
Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18600 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9700 GBP / year

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Living costs

Portsmouth

United Kingdom

710 - 1099 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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Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Portsmouth

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