Overview

The English and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programme offered by University of St Andrews introduces students to the central debates, ideas and concepts that have shaped literary studies today, while looking ahead to future innovations. TESOL modules support students in exploring how educational theory can be applied to real-word situations through practical learning and assessment tasks, such as materials development activities, and a limited number of peer teaching activities.

Key Facts

Half of the taught credits are chosen from the modules for the MLitt in English Literature and the other half are in TESOL, giving students the opportunity to explore both subjects.
Conduct original research and write a dissertation in either English Literature or TESOL, allowing you to follow your own interests.
Develop an understanding of important current debates and new directions in literary criticism and critical theory.
Join experienced practitioners and scholars in the English language teaching community, with opportunities to be involved in ongoing professional development events and our annual English for Academic Purposes (EAP) conference.
Interact with a global cohort of students who are studying both in St Andrews and online through weekly discussion forums.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Action Research
Reflection for Education Practitioners

Digital Education

Education

Online Programme Design
Teaching

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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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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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

CV that includes your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date
a personal statement of 500 words explaining why you have chosen the programme, why this subject is important to you and why you have applied to study at the University of St Andrews, and please also specify if you would like to follow a specific pathway for your English Literature credits from Medieval, Shakespeare and Renaissance, Romantic and Victorian, and Modern and Contemporary
sample of your own, single-authored academic writing of approximately 2,000 words on a topic relevant to your chosen pathway in English literature
one original signed academic reference

academic transcripts and degree certificates
A 2.1 honours degree or equivalent in a Literature-related subject.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

27200 GBP / year

≈ 27200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12630 GBP / year

≈ 12630 GBP / year

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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Programme Structure

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Living costs

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