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MA TESOL at University of Derby - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

On completion of this programme, you will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and understanding to make a valuable contribution to the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. You will be aware of the contemporary debates impacting the sector and the theoretical considerations underpinning pedagogical decisions. You will be exposed to different methodologies and contexts of English language teaching including raising awareness of the needs of different groups of learners such as children with English as an Additional Language (EAL) and community-based learners. You will be confident in contributing to supporting learners in schools and community organisations to have a sense of belonging and integration. You will be supported through tutor and peer-led opportunities to gain an understanding of multilingual populations and how to effectively strengthen community ties. Whilst this programme doesn’t lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), you will be fully prepared for a range of professional careers within the education sector which include:

  • Teaching English overseas or in a private organisation
  • English as an Additional Language (EAL) Coordinator in schools
  • Lecturing in Further Education (FE) or Higher Education (HE)
  • Educational charity roles
  • Management and administrative careers in education
Crafting your own identity as a TESOL practitioner This programme empowers all students to become active participants in their own learning journey and to articulate their own identity as a TESOL practitioner. Flexible learning opportunities will stimulate an enquiring, analytical and creative approach where you are encouraged to embrace independent judgement and critical self-awareness. You will be supported to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to engage with sustainability challenges, which will prepare you to be a responsible global citizen. This programme will allow you to gain the skills necessary to create safe and inclusive learning environments that embrace diversity and promote social cohesion. You will be confident in encouraging collaborative learning and implementing conflict resolution strategies. A degree that aligns with the world around us Advocating for gender equality and empowering all women and girls is woven into the course through a focus on inclusive pedagogies that respect and promote diversity. You will be encouraged and supported to reflect on any biases and assumptions through practising transformational education principles and understanding the importance of fostering a more equitable learning environment. You will explore new methodologies and technologies in language teaching that can be applied to various contexts, so you have the practical skills to contribute to economic development as a TESOL practitioner. You will be supported to explore your understanding and develop your critique of informed opinions of current English Language Teaching (ELT) policies, schools of thought and strategies through the lenses of local, national and international contexts and cultures.

Modules

You will study the following core modules: Language Learning: Theory and Practice (20 credits) Contemporary Debates in Applied Linguistics (20 credits) Research and Innovation in Education (20 credits) The Principles of English Language Teaching (20 credits) Curriculum Pedagogy and Materials Development in English Language Teaching (20 credits) The Changing Contexts of TESOL (20 credits) Extended Education Project (60 credits total)

Assessment method

Modules will include both formative and summative assessment. Formative assessment strategies include tutorials, discussions, feedback on proposals for summative assignments and their prime purpose is as an integral part of the learning process. All summative assignments are coursework. Assessments may include practical reports and proposals, self-reflective diaries, presentations, case studies, essays and a postgraduate research project. The rationale behind these different types of assessments, per module, is to build an array of transferable skills, closely linked to your academic and personal development as well as employability. Each assessment is designed to have relevance to practice, and to focus on and highlight the specific subject, thus aiding attainment of real-life skills.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Entry requirements

You will usually need an undergraduate degree or an equivalent qualification. If your first language is not English you will need to prove you are proficient in English – IELTS 6.5 Please note: this course is typically one academic year in length with the option to extend.

Fees and funding

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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

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MA TESOL at University of Derby - UCAS