MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

As a graduate of this MA TESOL you will be qualified for jobs teaching English at a range of levels in most countries of the world. You will be able to take on positions of responsibility at course design and course management levels.

This MA opens doors to senior level posts in language schools, including Director of Studies positions, as well as university teaching (i.e. EAP/ESP) for UK-based students. The wide range of careers available also include materials writing, TESOL examining or teaching English to refugees (ESOL).

Recent Herts MA TESOL graduates have set up online tutoring businesses, while other graduates are working for the Refugee Council in Hertfordshire and in local Further Education colleges.

The equivalent of a good (i.e. minimum 55% classification grade) 2:2 honours degree in a field related to language, english or education. Applicants with degrees in other subjects may be considered, but candidates may be required to complete a selection activity which may include:

Submission of a short written discussion of a topic related to english language
You'll also need to provide a work or academic reference, as well as a personal statement.

Why choose this course?
Top reasons to study MA TESOL at the University of Hertfordshire

You will be:

Teaching overseas students right from the start of the course
Gaining both teaching skills and in-depth subject knowledge
Learning about research-informed practice and developing your own research skills
Equipped to choose from many career options including teaching English in different countries; teaching English for Academic or Specific Purposes (EAP/ESP) at university level; progress to a more senior teaching position such as Director of Studies or teacher trainer; set up an online tutoring business; marketing; publishing, materials design; examining; PhD study