About the course

This course is ideal for both experienced English Language teachers and those with little or no experience in the area who wish to become an English language teacher to speakers of other languages. The course helps you develop employability and enterprise skills, and offers a lot of teaching practice as well as an optional placement.

　　MA TESOL will equip you with a highly portable global skillset that allows you to get started as an English teacher in schools, universities and private training institutions around the world, manage English Language Teaching (ELT) programmes, develop educational material and textbooks, or even start your own language teaching business. The course has a very practical focus. You will have the opportunity to take part in practical teaching. You will be involved in demonstrating a range of teaching methods in practical sessions, including: designing teaching materials, planning lessons and tests, practising teaching in a peer group, analysing real lessons through DVD observations.

　　We very much value the range of perspectives that students from different socio-cultural contexts bring to teaching and learning. The profile of course participants is very international, including most recently Japan, China, Taiwan, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Mexico, Poland, Switzerland and the UK.

　　Our teaching methods encourage active participation in group work, discussion and the exchange of ideas, with the aim of developing your critical and analytical skills.

　　We offer a high level of in-sessional support designed specifically around the needs of students, both in classes and on an individual basis. We provide one-to-one help with assignment and dissertation writing and are always happy to make appointments with students who want to talk privately about their work and progress. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£15,700

Intake	Location
Term 1 (September), 2024	Nottingham
Term 1 (September), 2025	Nottingham

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for Nottingham Trent University

You will need the following:

　　a UK honours degree (minimum 2.2) or equivalent.

　　two years' full-time English language teaching / TESOL experience (or equivalent).

　　IELTS - 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

　　TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 81 with at least: Reading - 10 Listening - 9 Speaking ? 17 Writing - 19

　　

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　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 81.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Nottingham Trent University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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