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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages MA

2025-26

This course is eligible for Master's loan funding. Find out more.

Start date

22 September 2025

12 January 2026

Duration

1 year full-time

Places available (subject to change)

30

About the course

Reasons to study

  1. 91.3% of our postgraduates are in work and/or further study fifteen months after graduating*
  2. Our course offers a practical as well as theoretical focus which allows you to develop your teaching skills through lesson planning, materials design, microteaching and observations of experienced teachers.
  3. For the 60 credit module, you have the opportunity to write a Dissertation or take our innovative Materials Development module in which you design a set of teaching materials for a group of learners in a context of your choice.

*HESA Graduate Outcomes 21/22, UK domiciled graduates from the School of Business, Education and Law.

This course is for UK and international graduates with no or limited professional teaching experience planning a career in English language teaching. You’ll learn the most recent advancements in TESOL research, policy, and practice, and develop your understanding of language teaching and assessment with expert tutors who have taught English around the world and are research active.

Why TESOL?

  • You’ll develop your understanding of English language classroom practice from an international perspective, including lesson planning, development of learning resources and teaching and assessment methods, all of which prepares you for teaching across the globe.
  • You’ll have the opportunity to develop research and evaluation skills and learn how to apply these to a range of professional contexts.
  • You’ll be taught by an outstanding team of teachers and have access to our extensive professional and academic network which feeds directly into course design and delivery and to excellent facilities and specialist equipment.

Interim Awards

You can gain interim awards at Postgraduate Certificate level or Postgraduate Diploma level during your studies. Should you decide to leave the course early you may be awarded one of these awards.

Course detail

Current Issues in TESOL

In this module you will gain an insight into current topics which attract research and discussion in the field of TESOL. You will be guided through key readings from recent journal articles, textbooks, and/or digital media related to key debates in TESOL, and be encouraged to critically evaluate key issues and consider how they can be applied to your own professional practice. The module will be evaluated through a presentation and contributions to an online discussion.

Grammar & Assessment for Language Teaching
Principles and Practice of TESOL
Second Language Teaching and Learning

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for this course are normally:

  • An Honours degree (2:2 or above) in English, humanities or in a foreign language or an equivalent professional qualification.

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements page.

Postgraduate Open Days


Learn more about Postgraduate Study at one of our upcoming Open Days

Come along to an on-campus Postgraduate Open Day and discover all there is to know about our wide range of postgraduate taught courses, research degrees and professional development options at the University of Huddersfield. 

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Your career


Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as a Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Community Education Officer, Learning Mentor, Education Consultant, Family Support Worker and Education Mental Health Practitioner.*

*Source: Prospects
**Percentage of graduates from the School of Business, Education and Law who are in work and/or further study fifteen months after graduating (HESA Graduate Outcomes 21/22, UK domiciled graduates).

91.3%** Graduates employed

Student support

​At the University of Huddersfield, you'll find support networks and services to help you get ahead in your studies and social life. Whether you study at undergraduate or postgraduate level, you'll soon discover that you're never far away from our dedicated staff and resources to help you to navigate through your personal student journey. Find out more about all our support services.

Important information

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