Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and a Modern Language (with Foundation Year)

Course Overview

Want to study TESOL and a Modern Language but don't have the grades? Our foundation year course will help prepare you for success at university level.

Our BA (Hons) TESOL and a Modern Language (with Foundation Year) will develop your academic skills and intercultural awareness. You'll also gain subject-specific knowledge, giving you the tools you need for success in your degree and beyond.

You'll explore essential study skills and critical thinking. You'll also discover language learning processes and global topics. You'll have the opportunity to tailor your learning experience with optional modules in areas like English, education, and humanities.

After you successfully complete the foundation year, you'll progress onto our BA (Hons) TESOL and a Modern Language. On this course you'll combine practical teacher training with learning a language. You'll have the option to complete the Trinity CertTESOL qualification. You can also choose to spend a year abroad to immerse yourself in a different culture. You can choose from the following languages:

- British Sign Language

- Chinese

- Japanese

- Korean

- Spanish

Why Study with Us

- You'll get a broad understanding of topics from political systems to intercultural studies. This will prepare you for global career opportunities.

- Build valuable skills through task-based learning, reflective portfolios, and hands-on research projects.

- There is an emphasis on digital literacy and independent research. This helps give you the tools for academic success.

What You'll Do

- You'll build a strong foundation in academic writing, critical analysis, and digital research methods.

- Engage with world issues, intercultural awareness, and diverse perspectives in language studies.

- Work on group projects, create reflective portfolios, and showcase your research findings.

Future Careers

After you graduate from BA (Hons) TESOL and a Modern Language you'll have career opportunities all over the world and online. Our graduates have gone on to enjoy successful careers in teaching (UK or overseas), education management, publishing, the civil service, translation and interpreting. Many of our graduates are now working overseas.

If you choose a career elsewhere, you will have acquired many transferable skills which will be highly valued.

Many of our graduates choose to do postgraduate qualifications with us directly following undergraduate study, or after a period of work.

You might be interested in the following postgraduate programmes. UCLan graduates are eligible for a 20% discount on course fees:

MA TESOL with Applied Linguistics
We also offer a number of places to students who wish to study research degrees (MA by Research, MPhil, PhD).

Current graduates can link into our international Alumni Network of former graduates for advice, support, job opportunities and information. Connecting with graduates who are currently living and working overseas is an invaluable tool to prepare you for a future career in the UK, overseas or online.