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TESOL: Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages at University of Glasgow - UCAS

University of Glasgow

Degree level: Postgraduate

TESOL: Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (Taught)

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

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.

How to apply

International applicants

International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'.

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in English, Education, Applied Linguistics, Translation, English literature, TESOL/TEFL (UG) or TCSOL (Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages). Modern foreign languages other than English are considered. Those with a degree in Business English are not normally considered and should apply for the MSc Educational Studies. Those who have completed their degree and have two years of post-graduation professional teaching experience should apply for the MEd TESOL program. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

All fees are published on the University of Glasgow website. https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/

Sponsorship information

Sponsorship and funding information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'scholarships'.

TESOL: Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages at University of Glasgow - UCAS