TESOL: Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages

University of Glasgow
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months English language

About this course

This programme is for those interested in entering the field of TESOL. It provides a special emphasis on how theory relates to practice.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • If you are new to the field of TESOL, this programme 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.

  • Education at Glasgow is ranked 6th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2025.

  • If you are already a professional in this field and are looking to advance your qualifications, you should consider the MEd TESOL.

    PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take four core and two optional courses and undertake a supervised research dissertation on an issue relevant to your area of interest.

    Core courses Classroom Processes in TESOL: introduction to teaching and learning Descriptions Of Language And Applications To The Classroom Developing Professional Practice in TESOL Introduction To Educational And Social Research Major Dissertation (TESOL)

    TESOL optional courses Contemporary Issues in TESOL Language Learning for Children with English as an Additional Language Language Proficiency, Assessment And Feedback TESOL Curriculum Teaching English as an International Language Teaching English for Academic Purposes Which English? Language Teaching And Sociolinguistics

    Other optional courses from the School of Education may include Advanced Educational Research Developing Literacies: An Inclusive Perspective Highly Able Learners, Raising Attainment & Achievement Identities, Relationships and Behaviours in Education Modern Educational Thought

    A number of optional courses can also be taken from the 20-credit optional courses listed under MSc Applied Linguistics programme, subject to availability and capacity.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Glasgow

    Part-time

    Duration: 24 Months

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Glasgow

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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    2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Glasgow
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    English language

    Offered by

    University of Glasgow

    Glasgow

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