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Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in TESOL

University of Reading

  • Reading, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Online master's in second language teaching and learning.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Explain key concepts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in TESOL. Apply knowledge in areas including 30 credit hours: social and cultural language influences
  • second language acquisition
  • . Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.

Career outcomes

  • Second language teaching and educational leadership

Curriculum

  • 30 credit hours: social and cultural language influences
  • second language acquisition
  • applied linguistics in ESL/EFL settings
  • teaching English as a second or foreign language
  • second language assessment
  • action research and an ESL/EFL practicum.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Good UK honours degree or equivalent
  • See the course page for the subject-specific requirements.

Accepted academic background

Undergraduate honours degree, Often in a related subject, Some courses accept 2:2 plus work experience, Law, Psychology, Pharmacy have extra conditions

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 overall (no element below 6.0)

Documents you’ll need

  • Degree Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Academic or Professional References
  • Passport Copy

How to apply

  1. Review the programme entry requirements and application deadline. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload degree certificates
  2. Academic transcripts
  3. English-language evidence where required. Submit any programme-specific references
  4. Portfolio
  5. Or research documents when applicable. Respond to any document requests or interview invitation. Accept the offer and complete enrollment.

Other costs

Tuition per year£27,450 GBP
Application fee£0 GBP
Deposit_

Program details

CampusWhiteknights campus, Reading
Faculty or school_
DepartmentDepartment of English Language and Applied Linguistics
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteReading postgraduate Master’s Excellence Scholarships for eligible international taught Master’s students provide competitive tuition awards (typically GBP 4,000–10,000 in published schemes). Academic achievement and course eligibility apply.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.