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Key facts

If you are new to the field, the TESOL - Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages programme of the University of Glasgow is for you. It will give you the opportunity to develop your professional understanding of English language teaching through investigation of the links between theory, practice and current research.

You will have opportunities to develop your confidence in teaching through linking theory to practice by observing lessons, planning tasks and micro-teaching to peers.

This interdisciplinary programme draws on the combined expertise of the School of Education and the long established English for Academic Study Unit (School of Modern Languages and Cultures). This enables us to embed our extensive professional and research experience in the areas of language teaching and research.

If you are already a professional in this field and are looking to advance your qualifications, you should consider the MEd TESOL.
Career prospects
Career opportunities include positions as an English language teacher, course designer, test designer, course director and teacher educator.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Descriptions Of Language And Applications To The Classroom
Developing Professional Practice In Tesol
Advanced Educational Research
Developing Literacy
Highly Able Learners, Raising Attainment & Achievement
Identities, Relationships And Behaviours In Education

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-21 00:00:00 , National

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Round1:1Oct-5Nov Round2:6Nov-17Dec Round3:18Dec-4Feb Round4:5Feb-25Mar Round5:26Mar-13May Round6:14May-8July

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 99 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent in English, education, applied linguistics, translation, English literature, TESOL/TEFL (UG) or TCSOL (Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages). Modern foreign languages other than English are considered.

Those with a degree in business English are not normally considered and should apply for the MSc Educational Studies.

A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)

A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained

Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)

One reference letter on headed paper

Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)

A copy of the photo page of your passport (Non-EU students only)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29355 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11367 GBP / year

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Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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