MA TESOL (IDL)
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Expand your horizons. Travel the world. Qualify for a range of academic and professional teaching positions in many international contexts.
Register your interestMA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is a well-respected qualification which will enable you to access reputable and high-paying teaching roles in many international contexts.
You will develop an in-depth theoretical knowledge of the English language, and develop your identity as a language educator, as well as practical and effective teaching skills.
This flexible, distance-learning course is perfect if you want to develop your career, but you can’t attend the University of Sunderland in person.
You can learn from anywhere in the world that has internet access. You’ll interact with other students in online discussion forums, and your tutors will guide and support you via email, phone, and the University’s virtual learning environment.
Compared to an undergraduate course, you will find that this Master's degree requires a higher level of independent working. However, you will have a high level of support from staff throughout your degree.
Our typical offer is:
Qualification | Minimum grade |
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a Canadian bachelor's degree | GPA 2.40 |
a USA bachelor's degree | GPA 2.5 |
If you already hold a postgraduate qualification, please see our Applying for additional postgraduate degrees Help and Advice article.
If your qualification is not listed above, please contact the Student Administration team at studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk for further advice.
We usually require applicants to hold at least a second class honours degree (usually a 2:1) or equivalent. You should also have excellent English language skills.
If your first language isn’t English, you must achieve a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, and all elements must be 5.5 or higher.
Additional Requirements
For the TESOL: Principles and Practice module, you will need access to a language school or other institution where you can arrange for a taught lesson to be video recorded for assessment purposes.
If you have any of the following qualifications, please ensure you include a copy of your certificate with your application:
The fee for this course is:
Take a look at the Your Finances section to find out about the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.
If you are not sure whether you qualify as a UK, EU or international student, find out more in our Help and Advice article.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
A TESOL qualification is an essential qualification for many overseas teaching jobs. Career options can include senior roles in educational institutions, educational advisers, and educational inspectors.
You will find that possessing a Master's postgraduate degree will also support a career in other fields, as employers recognise the higher levels of research, analysis and communication that a postgraduate degree requires.
Applying for jobs abroad with my MA TESOL gave me more opportunities
The course has opened many doors for me, both in the UK and abroad
I liked the course structure and organisation
The best part was connecting with other learners and getting high quality feedback
I’ve been able to see the benefits of my MA TESOL both professionally and financially
When I faced difficulties I always emailed my tutor who was the greatest help during this journey.
I have recommended the University of Sunderland to people already
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