Language Teaching/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) PgCert
Birkbeck, University of London
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Language Teaching/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) PgCert and other courses in Languages and Area Studies at Birkbeck, University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Languages and Area Studies .
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH19
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Languages and Area Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £33500 | £22000 | £24000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24500 - £45000 | £11500 - £27500 | £9500 - £43000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH19
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25625 | £24717 | £28334 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22269 - £29904 | £18406 - £31206 | £21214 - £38052 |
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Course Description
Birkbeck's specialist course in language teaching/teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) is ideal if you wish to progress to a more senior or specialised position in language teaching. You will already have experience of teaching second or foreign languages, or a strong academic background in a relevant subject and an interest in the theory and practice of language teaching.
This course is specially structured to bridge the gap between theory and practice and help you reflect on the important balance between them. You will develop knowledge in key areas of research and gain further confidence in your own practice through appreciating individual and cultural styles of learning and communication. By advancing your knowledge of current literature and carrying out your own research for course assignments, you will be able to engage critically and constructively in debates relating to many aspects of language teaching.
Our MA uniquely offers you:
- a focus on the multilingual and multicultural contexts of language learning and teaching
- the opportunity to learn with students from all over the world and share experiences with locally based teachers to gain an insight into a range of language teaching contexts in the UK
- the chance to choose between your dissertation pathways - an empirical research investigation of an aspect of language teaching and learning or an independent library-based project on a relevant topic of your choice.
An important feature of this MA is its flexibility. You can follow your professional interests and choose to study aspects of teaching English and graduate with an MA TESOL, or you can focus on the teaching of languages other than English and graduate with an MA Language Teaching.
If you are not yet ready to commit to an MA, we also offer this course as a Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate, ideal if you have classroom experience of teaching second or foreign languages, including English, or have a broadly relevant first degree and an interest in the theory and practice of language teaching.
Highlights
- This is an essential qualification for those who wish to teach languages at university level, whether for general or more specific purposes. For those with less teaching experience, the MA will give you a competitive early career advantage as you gain more experience in teaching posts.
- You will be taught by specialists from a centre of teaching and research excellence that prides itself on research-led teaching in French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish, making it an outstanding multidisciplinary team.
- The Birkbeck College Applied Linguistics Society, an official University of London society, was formed to bring together students interested in applied linguistics and related fields (for example multilingualism, intercultural communication and TESOL) in the London area. Birkbeck’s Centre for Multilingual and Multicultural Research hosts visiting scholars from all over the world and runs regular research seminars given by speakers from overseas and other UK institutions.
The centre also supports postgraduate training in applied linguistics, bilingualism, intercultural communication and translation.
- We offer a number of bursaries for postgraduate students.
Careers and employability
If you are an experienced teacher this MA will help you to progress to a more senior or specialised position in language teaching, such as a:
- senior teacher
- director of studies
- teacher trainer
- consultant
- materials developer.
Graduates can also pursue career paths in local and national government, the charity sector, public relations, media, marketing, lexicography, translation, and tourism/hospitality. Possible professions include:
- language teacher
- lecturer
- publisher
- translator
- speech and language therapist
- community development worker
- youth worker
- special educational needs teacher.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Language Teaching/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) PgCert at Birkbeck, University of London
| 20% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
| 10% | Media Professionals |
| 10% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Mphil / PhD
Usually at least a second-class honours degree (2:2) or above, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject and/or relevant professional training and language teaching experience. An interview may be required. A short admissions task of no more than 500 words may also be requested, to support your application.
You must provide two references, at least one of which should be an academic reference.
If you have been awarded the Cambridge Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults (DELTA) in the last five years, you may apply for credit for one option module (please indicate this in your application).
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.
Costs
Tuition Fees Language Teaching/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) PgCert
| England UK | £5400 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £5400 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £5400 | year 1 |
| Wales | £5400 | year 1 |
| International | £9915 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Students are charged a tuition fee in each year of their course. Tuition fees for students continuing on their course in following years may be subject to annual inflationary increases.
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
of Birkbeck, University of London
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 21 different rankings
Positions of Birkbeck, University of London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Birkbeck, University of London in related subject specific rankings.
Education
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- #27
- #201
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- Education
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #27
- #290
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- Education
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
See all 21 university rankings of Birkbeck, University of London
About Birkbeck, University of London
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Student composition of Birkbeck, University of London
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Total number of students enrolled at Birkbeck, University of London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 4800
- postgraduates:
- 2810
- Total:
- 7610
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Teaching English as a Foreign Language”: 70 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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FAQ about Language Teaching/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) PgCert Birkbeck, University of London
- Tuition fees for this programme are 3600 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £33500 15 months after graduation, £22000 3 years after graduation and £24000 after graduation.
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals (20%), Media Professionals (10%), Business and Financial Project Management Professionals (10%), Business and public service associate professionals (10%)
- 10 graduates rated the course 84. This means that 84% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Birkbeck, University of London achieved the highest ranking for Education. It is ranked #201 in GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Education). See all subject rankings for Birkbeck, University of London.
- Language Teaching/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) PgCert is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Birkbeck, University of London.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 100% Percentile among all Teaching English as a Foreign Language students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.
Ranking publishers
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024