Master of Arts - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - Extended

An Extended Master's helps international students get familiar with Master's study through a preparation phase in the summer before the main course starts. English teachers are in high demand across the globe. This MA TESOL is a great choice whether students are a practising professional keen to take their English teaching to a higher level or a graduate looking to begin an exciting career that opens a world of possibilities. The course is directed towards professional practice. While relevant theories will be presented and discussed, they are there to support them and enable them to make informed decisions in their professional practice. The University place great emphasis on what they do as teachers, assessors, teacher trainers, writers, managers or researchers. Whatever students' path in TESOL, this course will help their progress.

A strength of this course is its diversity and flexibility. This MA is open to both experienced teachers (the ‘Professional’ route) and to those who are interested in embarking on a career in TESOL (the ‘Fundamentals’ route). Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is a profession that could potentially take students around the globe. It can present opportunities for employment either as a member of a team of language teachers in an institution or it can offer the flexibility of being independent and freelance. An MA TESOL demonstrates knowledge and understanding of English language teaching, a familiarity with a range of relevant literature and an ability to research and to present informed discussions and ideas on related subjects.