Overview

Whether you're already working in language education or looking to transition into this dynamic area, this International Education (TESOL) programme offered by The University of Manchester will deepen your expertise and open new career pathways across the globe.

You’ll explore how educational theories and concepts apply in a wide range of international and community-based contexts, and you'll reflect on how language teaching intersects with broader issues like culture, policy, migration, and social justice. The course brings together a truly international cohort of students, offering you the chance to share insights and build networks across borders.

Career opportunities

Manchester Institute of Education (MIE) graduates go on to shape education policy and practice through positions in NGOs and in the public and private sector.

Potential careers include:

teaching;

lecturing;

research;

teacher education;

educational administration;

leadership;

consultancy;

publishing;

testing;

assessment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Media and Information Literacy

Blended Learning in a Digital Age

Digital Literacy in Language Teaching and Learning

Psychology of Language Learning

The Education of Language Teachers

Social Justice, Poverty and Place from the Global to the Local

Employability in Education

Schools working with children, families and communities

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in International Education

Contemporary Issues in Education Leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-05 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

4.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Education Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 578 other Masters in Education in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

4.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent in Education, Teaching or English.

Please submit the following documents with your completed application form:

copies of official degree certificates and transcripts of your previous study, showing the subjects taken and grades obtained. If these documents are in languages other than English,please provide official translations;

copies of English Language Certification,e.g.IELTS, TOEFL iBT or Pearson test score report, if available at the time of application;

your CV.

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

29400 GBP / year

≈ 29400 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

13700 GBP / year

≈ 13700 GBP / year

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 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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Overview

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Manchester

Funding

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