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Realise your potential as an English Language Education specialist through our MA TESOL on-campus degree. Take your teaching development to the next level and apply for teaching, lecturing and academic management posts in the UK and abroad.
The MA Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) degree is a cutting edge programme designed to meet the needs of students who wish to be part of the largest global field of teacher education.
You will have hands-on experience practising your teaching and learn in-depth knowledge of contemporary theory and policy in TESOL, from a UK and world perspective.
Our MA TESOL course has been successfully running for over 20 years and is highly valued in increasingly diverse and international communities and markets. It opens doors to a world of careers in education and beyond.
The MA TESOL course will be taught on campus via lectures, seminars and workshops, and there will also be some independent study time. The methods of assessment include traditional essays, teaching observations, oral presentations and your dissertation.
Assessments directly link to the module content and are designed to maximise your personal gain, including reflective practice.
Academic writing support is always on hand from the library support services, free EAP modules for international students and, of course, from your lecturers in TESOL.
Our typical offer is:
| Qualification | Minimum grade |
|---|---|
| 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 you don't meet our standard entry requirements, you can take one of the foundation pathways at our partners ONCAMPUS Sunderland. Find out more information and whether your course is eligible on our ONCAMPUS page.
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 a second class honours degree, however, alternative qualifications and teaching experience can be taken into consideration.
We offer automatic exemption from the certificate phase if you have a full DELTA or Trinity Diploma in TESOL certificate.
If you require proof of your English Language level, we accept an IELTS score of 6.5 with no skill less than 5.5 or an equivalent SELT. If you were educated in English for your degree, diploma or CELTA, this can also be considered.
Fees are:
Part-time fees are £417 per 10 credits if you are from the UK/Ireland/EU settled/pre-settled. Part-time study is not available to international students who require a Student visa to study in the UK.
*European Union (EU), EEA (European Economic Area), and Swiss nationals who do not qualify for the EU Settlement Scheme are classed as international, however, for 23/24 admission you will receive a European student fee scholarship and will pay the home tuition fee rate for the duration of your studies. The discounted fee will be reflected in your offer letter. Learn more in our Help and Advice article.
Take a look at the Your Finances section to find out about the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
An MA TESOL qualification is highly desirable for many overseas and UK teaching posts. Career options can include senior roles in educational institutions, as well as teaching and support roles in schools, colleges and universities.
You will find that possessing a masters in TESOL will also support a career in other international fields, as employers recognise a higher level of research skills and intercultural competence that this degree provides.
I was shown new ways of studying and teaching methods which were different from my home country.
The academic staff were always there for us, ready to offer their professional support.
The design of the course has helped prepare me well for the language teaching profession.
The tutors are enthusiastic and the theory and practice of teaching was the best part of the course.
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