MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Duration: Full-time: 12 months. Part-time: 2-3 years

Start date(s): October

Distance learning available: No

Entry requirements: A good UK Honours Degree (minimum 2:1) in English or a related discipline or an overseas degree recognised by Aston University, plus two references.

The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor.

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification. .

Fees for 2017/18*:
UK/ EU: £5,450
Non-EU: £14,100
*These figures have not been confirmed, but they are expected to be approximately as stated. Part-time students pay a pro-rata version of full-time fees.

Application: We recommend that overseas students apply before the end of June due to visa requirements as these can take a few weeks to process.

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• Subject guide and modules

  Our MA in TESOL is designed for those who would like to obtain a substantial postgraduate qualification in the field of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). It is suitable both for those early in their professional lives (who may have little or no teaching experience), as well as those who are experienced teachers.

  Sample module options

  The following module descriptions are indications only - the modules on offer and the content of the modules is subject to change.

  Core modules:

  • Approaches to Teaching and Learning (LEM003)
    
  • English Teaching Practice (LEM008)
    
  • English Teaching Practice II (LEM058)
    
  • Approaches to Course and Materials Design (LEM004)
    
  • Research Methods (LRM001)
    
  • Dissertation (LRM005)

  Choose two modules as options from:

  • Lexicogrammar (LEM051)
  • Analysing Written and Spoken Discourse (LEM001)
  • Language Contact and Globalisation (LEM057)
  • Analysing Written and Spoken Discourse II (LEM050)