The MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) provides a first step towards a rewarding career in teaching English. It is an exciting opportunity to enter the field of TESOL with no teaching experience.
This course is especially designed for people new to TESOL. You do not need any previous teaching experience. There are opportunities to travel and experience new cultures. You will also work with learners from many different backgrounds.
You can do the Trinity Certificate in TESOL alongside the MA qualification. Graduate with both a master’s degree and a globally recognised practical teaching qualification. These qualifications can lead to amazing job opportunities around the world.
You’ll learn about the theories under-pinning language teaching and learning. Gain practical skills as you take part in teaching practice with real learners of English.
Why study with us
- You’ll be taught by members of our friendly TESOL team who have a wealth of expertise and experience.
- Gain a globally recognised qualification, the Trinity Cert TESOL at no extra cost.
- Our assessments include a mix of written and oral work which will enable you to develop key professional skills as a teacher of English.
What you'll do
- You’ll study modules that will help you to develop a strong foundation of pedagogical and theoretical knowledge of TESOL.
- You’ll have opportunities to observe and assist experienced teachers of English.
- You’ll have the chance to take part in employability events which will help you map out the career path you want to take in TESOL.
Module overview
- Compulsory modules
- EB4505: Dissertation
- EB4721: About Language
- EB4722: Methodology in TESOL
- EB4726: Teaching Practice
- EB4720: Teaching Language Through Literature
- EB4723: Principles of Testing & Assessment for TESOL
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Course delivery
This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Future careers
The demand for well-qualified English language teaching professionals is increasing. An MA TESOL degree can lead you to career opportunities around the world.
MA TESOL graduates find employment in a range of specialist areas:
- Teaching (adults, young learners, business English, English for academic purposes)
- Educational management
- Materials design and development
- Test development
- Teacher training
An MA TESOL qualification can also open the door to research activities and doctoral-level study.

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