Course summary
Want to teach English abroad? Kickstart your journey with our 18-month MA TESOL course, blending a 12-month Master’s degree in TESOL with a 6-month teaching placement in the UK. Designed for those with little or no teaching experience, this course offers practical, hands-on opportunities to teach international students at the University, all under the guidance of our expert TESOL staff. Graduate equipped with the skills, experience, and confidence to launch a successful teaching career worldwide. Why TESOL?
- Global Classroom Expertise: Master lesson planning, resource development, and innovative teaching and assessment methods, all through an international lens - preparing you to teach anywhere in the world.
- Real-World Research Skills: Build advanced research and evaluation skills and discover how to apply them across diverse professional contexts.
- Learn from the Best: Be inspired by an exceptional team of teachers and gain access to a vast professional and academic network, cutting-edge facilities, and specialist resources designed to enrich your learning experience.
Modules
Modules Current Issues in TESOL Grammar & Assessment for Language Teaching Principles and Practice of TESOL Second Language Teaching and Learning Materials Development for TESOL Placement TESOL Placement
Assessment method
A number of assessment methods may be used on the course, including essays, poster presentations, lesson plans, microteaching, case studies and materials development. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course are normally: * An honours degree in a relevant subject at 2:2 or above, or a professional equivalent. In addition, you will be invited for an interview to assess your oral and written skills and your suitability for and interest in the placement part of the course. For international students whose first language is not English: * The University will determine whether a degree can be recognised as UK equivalent.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.5 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in Speaking and no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements pages.
https://hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7900* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7900* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7900* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7900* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7900* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £7900* | Year 1 |
| EU | £18700* | Year 1 |
| International | £18700* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
The information provided below is for those applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2025/26. Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X) and/or Government policy. This webpage will be updated with 2026/27 tuition fees as information becomes available.
Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance - https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and-finance/
If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/
Please email the Student Finance Office ([email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Sponsorship information
For further information please visit https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding-studies/
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH