Cardiff Metropolitan University
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) MA
Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23859 £19123 £20996
25-75 percentile range £19362 - £27716 £13372 - £24754 £14943 - £27676

Course Description

​​This Master's degree covers the fundamentals of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at Master's level.

Students will examine key issues in the field including teaching methods in English Language Teaching, teaching English to Young Lear​ners and English for Specific Purposes, including English for Academic Purposes.​

Grading & Study Time

Assessment will be in a variety of forms, from more traditional methods such as coursework and written assignment to oral presentations. Our library offers academic support for assessments and assignment writing via the library pages on the Student Room. The International Office also offer free of charge academic support for International Students.​​

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 5.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), MA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Applicants should have a good honours degree or equivalent. For applicants whose first language is not English, such candidates must normally be able to demonstrate on entry English Language proficiency at or equivalent to an IELTS overall score of 6.0, with no less than 6.0 on the Writing paper.

Selection Procedure:

Students are selected on the basis of an application form and a well-written personal statement. An interview may also be requested.

Costs

Tuition Fees TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) MA

Ireland £10250
England UK £10250
Northern Ireland £10250
Scotland £10250
Wales £10250
Ireland £11000
England UK £11000
Northern Ireland £11000
Scotland £11000
Wales £11000
EU £17600
International £17600

Average student cost of living in the UK

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.

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About Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University, also known as CardiffMet, was established in 1976 in the small city of Cardiff, Wales. This university holds more than 1,000 student residence rooms, and it takes pride in that the accommodation here is more than just a place to sleep. Those living on-site have access to frequent and free social events taking place nearby, ensuring that those learning here have just as many opportunities to make connections as they do to succeed academically.

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Where is this programme taught

Cyncoed Campus - NOT IN USE
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