The qualifications and exam results you'll need to apply for this course.
You'll need to demonstrate competence in the use of English language, unless you’re from a majority English speaking country .
We accept a variety of international language tests and country-specific qualifications .
International applicants who do not meet the minimum required standard of English language can complete one of our Pre-Sessional English courses to achieve the required level.
Do you need to complete a Pre-sessional English course to meet the English language requirements for this course?
The length of Pre-sessional English course you’ll need to take depends on your current level of English language ability.
If you don’t meet our English language requirements, we can use your most recent IELTS score, or the equivalent score in selected other English language tests , to determine the length of Pre-sessional English course you require.
Use the table below to check the course length you're likely to require for your current English language ability and see whether the course is available on campus or online.
If you’ve completed an alternative English language test to IELTS, we may be able to use this to assess your English language ability and determine the Pre-sessional English course length you require.
Please see our guide to Pre-sessional English entry requirements for IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0, for further details.
Learn in a department ranked in the QS top 100 for English language and literature. Explore contemporary approaches to language learning as well as insights into second language acquisition on an MA that opens the door to career opportunities around the world. Undertake the option of work experience with real language learners and the option of adding the Cambridge CELTA. Develop a deeper understanding of language and practical classroom techniques for language teaching on this MA.
From recent developments in language teaching to a comprehensive understanding of second language acquisition, this MA immerses you in all aspects of teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). The course is unique because it provides an opportunity to gain work experience with real language learners and the option to undertake the internationally recognised Cambridge CELTA at a reduced cost.
We’ll introduce you to the latest approaches to TESOL research and reveal how these methods are being applied in the classroom.
Building a deeper understanding of every facet of language learning, you’ll undertake classroom observations of best practice and gain experience of developing and refining language learning materials and assessment strategies.
The skills you develop will demonstrate your suitability for TESOL teaching positions and a variety of educational roles in the UK and overseas. Your command of language could open the door to a career in publishing or journalism too.
You’ll learn from a friendly and supportive team of active researchers who have international teaching experience. Our students consistently praise the support they receive. Social visits to local places of interest will be arranged to help you to get to know your peers and the programme team.
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If you’re an English, Linguistics or Education graduate, with limited or no prior professional teaching experience, this MA can prepare you to teach English in educational settings across the globe.
If you have professional teaching experience of 12 months or more, you’ll not usually be eligible for this MA but can apply for our MA Applied Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages .
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 11 位 | 香港大学The University of Hong Kong | 1年 | 234000港币/年 |
| 第 18 位 | 香港中文大学The Chinese University of Hong Kong | 1年 | 162000港币/年 |
| 第 37 位 | 伦敦国王学院King's College London | 1年 | 35900英镑/年 |
| 第 40 位 | 曼彻斯特大学The University of Manchester | 1年 | 30900英镑/年 |
| 第 43 位 | 哥伦比亚大学Columbia University | 2年 | 68868美元 |
| 第 68 位 | 伯明翰大学University of Birmingham | 1年 | 29070英镑/年 |
| 第 68 位 | 华威大学The University of Warwick | 1年 | 29340英镑/年 |
| 第 74 位 | 伊利诺伊大学厄巴纳-香槟分校University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | 2年 | 28464美元/年 |