Course summary
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) masters degree at Aston University is suitable for both experienced teachers and those who are early in their teaching career with little classroom experience. The course provides opportunities for in-depth investigations into language pedagogy and the theory of language use and is designed to help you make informed decisions on different aspects of TESOL What you’ll learn The core modules cover the practical and theoretical background to TESOL/English Language Teaching (ELT), helping you to foster a principled approach to pedagogic practice. You will study how the English Language works and put your learning into practice with real classroom teaching. Through English teaching, you will develop a deeper understanding of the key principles of classroom activities and will be able to evaluate different approaches to teaching and learning. You will also be introduced to research methods in TESOL/ELT, providing a foundation for your dissertation. The course provides the flexibility to choose from a wide range of elective modules, enabling you to tailor your masters to suit your interests and future career goals.
Assessment method
All assessment is by a variety of written assignments, except for Teaching in Practice where assessment involves a series of teaching practice sessions.
Entry requirements
2:2 degree. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £11850 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11850 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11850 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11850 | Year 1 |
| International | £21750 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Aston University, Birmingham
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET