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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and a Modern Language at University of Central Lancashire - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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University of Central Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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21Jun
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Undergraduate

Course summary

Course Overview Develop global teaching skills and language expertise with our hands-on TESOL and a Modern Language degree. You'll also have the chance to gain a professional qualification with Trinity CertTESOL. This teacher training degree programme is a blend of practical and theoretical modules with work-based learning opportunities. No prior teaching experience is required as we teach you what you need to know and do. Additional qualifications offered within your degree. Combine Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) with one of the following languages:

  • British Sign Language
  • Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Spanish
By the end of your degree, you will be at least a B2 level in your chosen language. This means you'll be a confident speaker and be able to communicate effectively with native speakers. You’ll have an exciting opportunity to go on a period abroad to improve your language and experience living there. Your degree is four years with a period abroad, or three years without. Why Study with Us
  • An opportunity to qualify as a Trinity CertTESOL teacher by the end of Year 2 at no additional cost.
  • You'll be taught by researchers and practitioners with experience and expertise in teaching in the UK and internationally.
  • Spend an optional period abroad in Year 3 to develop your language skills, cultural awareness and network.
What You'll Do
  • Take part in interactive workshops and live observations of real English language classes focussing on theories and practice.
  • Gain practical, work-based experience from Year 1 to develop your employability skills.
  • Learn in state-of-the-art facilities, with a resource centre for language learning and teacher development.
Future Careers Your BA (Hons) TESOL and a Modern Language degree gives you opportunities all over the world and online. Our graduates have gone on to enjoy successful careers in teaching (UK or overseas), education management, publishing, the civil service, translation and interpreting. Many of our graduates are now working overseas. If you choose a career elsewhere, you will have acquired many transferable skills which will be highly valued. Many of our graduates choose to do postgraduate qualifications with us directly following undergraduate study, or after a period of work. You might be interested in the following postgraduate programmes. UCLan graduates are eligible for a 20% discount on course fees: MA TESOL with Applied Linguistics We also offer a number of places to students who wish to study research degrees (MA by Research, MPhil, PhD). Current graduates can link into our international Alumni Network of former graduates for advice, support, job opportunities and information. Connecting with graduates who are currently living and working overseas is an invaluable tool to prepare you for a future career in the UK, overseas or online.

Modules

Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7with no component score less than 6.5. (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1

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

*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and a Modern Language at University of Central Lancashire - UCAS