Course summary
Take the first step in your English language teaching career by studying our TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) MSc. Our TESOL course in the School of Education at Birmingham equips you with practical language teaching skills and cutting-edge research skills, preparing you for a thriving career in language education. You will become a TESOL professional, a capable educational researcher, and an active member of the international academic and professional TESOL community. Why study this course at the University of Birmingham? Our TESOL MSc is ideal for aspiring language teachers with little or no experience. With a practical focus, you’ll connect language teaching with broader educational principles, gaining the skills to lead with confidence in the classroom.
- Engaging environment – Join the School of Education's MOSAIC Group for Research on Multilingualism
- Personalised support – Benefit from three contact hours a week each semester and dedicated guidance from a personal tutor and dissertation supervisor
- Global opportunities – Enhance your learning experience with a 4-week grant overseas placement or summer/winter school through the Turing Scheme grant
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
How to apply
International applicants
We require an IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band or other equivalent English language qualification. Students with conditional offers who do not meet our IELTS requirements may take one of our Presessional English courses. They will then be able to access our programme without retaking IELTS.
Entry requirements
A 2:1 or equivalent undergraduate degree is normally required. A degree in a related discipline is a strong advantage (e.g., English language, linguistics, language teaching, education). However, applicants with other degrees or with a 2:2 will also be considered on an individual basis.
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
For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/fees-funding
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT