Study MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at one of the world's best known centres in TESOL and Applied Linguistics. Choose to start in September or the following February.
Reading's Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics has 60 years of excellence in the field. David Crystal OBE (awarded for services to the English language, 1995) set up the first linguistics degree at the University of Reading, and sociolinguistics was born at Reading.
100% of our research is of international standing (REF 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions). We’re ranked joint 100th in the world for English Language and Literature(QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026) and 2nd in the UK for English Language (Daily Mail University Guide 2026, ranked 2nd from 22 UK universities).
Entry requirements: Applicants should normally hold a mid 2.2 overall undergraduate degree (55% or above). Relevant subject areas may include (but are not limited to): English Language, English Literature, Linguistics, Philology, Education, Translation, or the teaching of other languages (eg German Studies, Spanish Studies, Greek Philology, Chinese Studies), either as a single or joint degree. We also welcome applicants with undergraduate degrees in other areas of the Social Sciences and Humanities. Previous teaching or translation experience is not necessary, but relevant professional, academic, or voluntary experience will be considered positively. Applicants with no undergraduate degree can be considered if they have a DELTA and at least one year classroom-based teaching experience.
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 6.0 (or equivalent).
Pre-sessional English language Programme
Our Pre-sessional English Programme is for international students who need to meet their degree programme English language requirements.
Our courses equip you with the skills and language needed for academic success, including critical thinking, self-reflection, learner autonomy, research skills and integrating sources. The Pre-sessional English Programme is accredited by the British Association of Lecturers in English for Academic Purposes (BALEAP), which guarantees you will receive a high-quality student experience.
To find out more, visit Pre-sessional English .
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