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Master of TESOL in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Canterbury, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

Canterbury Christ Church University campus

About the program

Master of Arts in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is a one-year, full-time on-campus programme at CCCU's Canterbury campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational knowledge in TESOL in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Apply skills related to One-year
full-time MA programme of 180 UK credits
Core modules include From Rules to Real Uses. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

School management abroad
Director of studies or academic director in English language schools
Ministries of education (curriculum
Syllabus design
Materials writing
Assessment)
ELT publishing
Teacher training
Testing and writing for examination boards
Academic research

Curriculum

One-year
full-time MA programme of 180 UK credits. Core modules include From Rules to Real Uses: Analysing Language
Researching Contemporary Issues in Applied Linguistics and TESOL
Research Project in Applied Linguistics/TESOL: Part 1
Exploring English Language Teaching
Professional Practice in English language teaching
Research Project in Applied Linguistics/TESOL: Part 2. A final-stage project or dissertation is included.

Entry requirements

Academic

UK honours degree 2:2 or recognised overseas equivalent for most courses (for example India 3-year degree at 55% or CGPA 6.0/10
China bachelor's 65-70% depending on university)
2:1 for some courses such as MA Social Work and MSc Nursing routes. Source: institution-wide international postgraduate entry pages
Additional academic criteria: Honours degree 2:2 or equivalent for most courses (2:1 for e.g. MA Social Work and the MSc Nursing routes).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree: UK honours degree 2:2 or recognised overseas equivalent (e.g. India 3-year degree at 55% or CGPA 6.0/10, China bachelor's 65-70% depending on university)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 56

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Previous Degree Certificate
Academic References
Statement of Purpose

How to apply

Review the TESOL in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the university application portal. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£17,000 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£3,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Canterbury Campus
Faculty or school	Academic Unit Not Confirmed
Department	Academic Unit Not Confirmed
Teaching language	English
Credit value	180
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Potential Canterbury Christ Church University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to TESOL in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
18 Jun 2027
216 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.