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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Distance Learning)

University of Birmingham

Postgraduate MA Distance learning (part-time) 30 Months English language

About this course

Enhance your skills and advance your career as an English language teacher. You'll discover linguistic theories and methods for teaching English to speakers of other languages. Study from anywhere in the world and start applying practical skills from day one in your classroom.

You'll have 24/7 access to the online course so you can study flexibly around your commitments. Benefit from the expertise of a world top 30 English Language and Literature department (QS World University Rankings 2024) without leaving home. You can immediately apply your new insights to the classroom, and you can explore a work-related topic in your dissertation.

The course runs over 30 months part-time. There are several course start dates available – October, December, February, April or July.

Course highlights

This online MA will enable you to advance your future without needing to leave your current teaching job. You'll access expert teaching from the well-established Department of Linguistics and Communication with over 25 years experience delivering distance learning TESOL courses.

  • Choose from multiple start dates throughout the year.

  • Apply real-world insights to the classroom as you learn.

  • Learn from experts in a range of linguistic areas at a World Top 30 department for English Language and Literature (QS World University Rankings 2024).

  • Flexible part-time study to fit around your life - study from anywhere in the world.

  • Attend an optional summer school in Birmingham or Japan.

  • Extensive range of e-resources via the University library and Centre for Corpus Research.

    • Career Prospects

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Distance learning (part-time)
    Duration
    30 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    English language

    Offered by

    University of Birmingham

    Birmingham

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