The University of Nottingham
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA MA
The University of Nottingham

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Course Description

The development of globalisation brings with it increased importance on the ability to be able to speak English. This in turn provides more career opportunities for those who can teach it.

If you are involved in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and keen to build on your existing knowledge and experience, this course will enable you to reflect on your own teaching practice/context and improve your career prospects.

Our teaching is informed by leading research and expert tutors. Their work informs the topics you will cover which provide flexibility to explore areas and specialisms of interest to you.

The course is designed to develop your critical understanding of recent developments in TESOL theory and practice. It will prepare you to conduct independent research into teaching and learning. It provides a pathway to doctoral study.

You may be also able to take part in a community-based project to provide language teaching to refugees who need general and functional English language to survive and adapt to life in the UK.

If you wish to take a more blended approach to studying, you can choose to study this course on one of our ‘global routes’. These routes provide you with the flexibility to combine studying face-to-face, online and across our international campuses. Please visit our webpage for full details.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA, MA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

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.

University Rankings

Positions of The University of Nottingham in top UK and global rankings.

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About The University of Nottingham

The University of Nottingham is a government funded research university based in Nottingham, England. Their aim is to become global leaders in education and research, cultivating a culture of curiosity and ambition. The university’s main campus is located approximately half an hour’s bus ride away from Nottingham city centre, which gives students the peace and quiet they need to study while not removing them completely from metropolitan comforts.

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Student composition of The University of Nottingham

undergraduates:
27810
postgraduates:
7620
Total:
35430
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Teaching English as a Foreign Language”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

Jubilee Campus
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