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University of Bath: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
| Institution | University of Bath View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Education |
| Web | https://www.bath.ac.uk |
| pgtadmissions@bath.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 1225 38 5115 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
**Prepare for a career in the fast-evolving world of English language teaching. You’ll gain fresh perspectives on English language education across the globe.**
Our MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) course is a specialist master's suitable for anyone working - or aspiring to work - in the field of teaching English as an international language.
Throughout the course, you’ll be challenged to think differently about how English is used, taught and learnt worldwide. You’ll analyse its role as the world’s major international language, challenge the assumptions many have about its use, and explore current issues and debates.
**Gain up-to-date knowledge**
Working with expert tutors who have taught English around the world, you’ll explore professional practice, research and theory, to enhance your knowledge of the latest developments in TESOL. All of the teaching staff you’ll work with are active researchers, so the knowledge you’ll gain will be relevant and contemporary.
As well as this, you’ll develop advanced academic and communication skills, to give you a solid foundation for future careers and doctoral study.
We place particular emphasis on helping you to apply the latest thinking about English language teaching to different social and cultural contexts, including your own. In addition to core units, you will have the opportunity to:
- attend specialised teacher training workshops to gain expertise in relevant classroom procedures
- develop your academic writing, communication and study skills
- take part in discussions that focus on current key topics and issues in TESOL
- gain advice from MA TESOL graduates and current PhD students about dissertation and research topics
- share experiences with language educators from a range of backgrounds and build your international network of professional contacts
**Learn from experts in the field**
You’ll learn from experts in English language teaching, as well as staff in the wider Department of Education. Their passion, knowledge and research shape their teaching to enhance your learning experience.
**Enhance your career skills**
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- develop appropriate teaching methods and materials to enhance how English is taught in your own country, and other countries around the world
- use the latest research to reflect on, and inform, your daily practice and decision-making
- build an international profile and contribute academically and professionally to this rapidly evolving field
You’ll also enhance your employability in a range of fields, including English language teaching, bilingual education, language teacher education, intercultural communication and business communication.
**Graduate prospects**
Many of our graduates have gone on to work in a range of English language educator roles within schools, colleges and universities; or as academic language tutors, teacher trainers, or educational leaders. Lots of these roles are based in different countries across the world.
Recent graduates have gone on to education roles within organisations such as:
- Beijing Normal University
- British Council
- New Oriental Education & Technology Group
- University of International Business and Economics, Beijing (UIBE)
- Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Others have chosen to progress to doctoral study.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above. To apply for this course you may have an undergraduate degree in any subject. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree. If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English language requirements. |
| Location | Main Site Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY |
Summary
**Delve in depth into the fast-evolving world of English language education. Gain fresh perspectives for teaching it in different countries across the globe.**
The MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is a specialist master's course suitable for anyone working - or aspiring to work - in the field of teaching English as an international language.
You will gain exposure to the latest developments in TESOL research, policy and practice, and work with expert tutors who have taught English around the world and are research active.
Throughout the course, we will challenge your thinking and assumptions about how English is used, taught and learnt worldwide. You will analyse its role as the world’s major international language and explore current issues and debates.
**Gain key skills**
- By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- develop appropriate teaching methods and materials to enhance how English is taught in your own country
- use the latest research to reflect on, and inform, your daily practice and decision-making
- enhance your employability in a range of fields, including English language teaching, bilingual education, language teacher education, intercultural communication and business communication
- build an international profile and contribute academically and professionally to this rapidly evolving field
**Contemporary learning**
We place particular emphasis on helping you to apply the latest thinking about English language teaching to different social and cultural contexts, including your own.
In addition to core units, you will have the opportunity to:
- attend specialised teacher training workshops to gain expertise in relevant classroom procedures
- complete an academic writing and study skills course
- take part in timetabled debates with staff and other students that focus on current key topics and issues in education
- gain advice from MA TESOL graduates and current PhD students about dissertation and research topics at our regular MA Inspiration Symposium events
- share experiences with language educators from a range of backgrounds and build your international network of professional contacts.
This course is suitable for those with academic and professional backgrounds in, or those who want to develop expertise in, English language education, English language teacher education, applied linguistics, linguistics, international education or cultural studies. It is relevant if you're already working in the field, or aspiring to do so.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | British qualifications To apply for this course you may have an undergraduate degree in any subject. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree. If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English language requirements. English language requirements If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level. |
| Location | Main Site Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY |
About the University of Bath
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- Top 10 in all national league tables
- Ranked 5th for career prospects after 15 months in the Guardian University Guide 2024.
- Among the top 10% of universities worldwide, according to the QS World University Rankings 2025 at 150th.
Our academic programmes are designed to provide both rigorous intellectual challenge and real-world relevance, giving you the opportunity to study with researchers who are leaders in their field.
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