Education with TESOL (Trinity Certified)

Course summary

Officially spoken in over 60 countries, English remains the most common universal language in the world and there are an estimated 1.5 billion English language learners.

With the English Language learning market predicted to hit $54.92 billion by 2027, our MA in Education with TESOL responds to growing demand for well-trained ESOL teachers.

Reflecting recent education reforms, you will delve into language learning theory and teaching methods, drawing on expertise of our staff developed in a variety of different contexts and countries - with the opportunity to put your teaching into practice with our international students or members of the local community.

In addition to a Master's degree, you'll have the opportunity to gain the professionally-accredited Certificate in TESOL, which is awarded by Trinity College London. Preparation for the moderation visit by the Trinity Assessor includes a minimum of six hours' teaching practice, though you have the option of also spending up to three months on an educational placement.

This will present you with a unique opportunity to put yourself in the shoes of people who do not speak English as their first language and appreciate 'what it feels like' for them to learn a new language. This will enhance your practice and understanding of issues surrounding teaching and learning foreign languages.

Studying education at Keele is shaped by our strong focus – in both teaching and research – on the broader role of education in enhancing human development and how education is related to the economy, society and people’s lives, their opportunities and identities.

This pathway is of particular interest to anyone seeking a career teaching English as a foreign language. It aims to develop exceptional teaching practice which positively engages learners and enables them to fulfil their true potential. It also provides an excellent foundation for further research or to pursue a PhD or a Professional Doctorate.

Other courses you may be interested in:

• MA Education
• 100% Online MA Education
• 100% Online MA International Education
• 100% Online MA Education (Leadership and Management)
• MPhil Education

All of our courses require an English language qualification or test. For most students, this requirement can be met with a 4 or C in GCSE English. Please see our English Language guidance pages for further details, including English language test information for international students. For those students who require an English language test, this course requires a test from Group C.

Your career

The MA Education with TESOL responds to the rapidly growing opportunities for teaching English across the world, developing exceptional teaching practice that places learners' needs at its core.

You will develop knowledge of a range of related global educational issues, such as creativity, inclusion, leadership and management, and understanding of learners with diverse linguistic backgrounds.

Keele students who have graduated with the Trinity College (London) Certificate in TESOL have gone on to teach in Language Schools and University Language Centres in countries such as Japan, China, Singapore, Vietnam, Brazil, Mexico, The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Morocco.

In addition to teaching and leadership positions in language schools here in the UK or internationally, this MA Education with TESOL can prepare you for positions not only in schools, but also in education administration, policy advice, social care, the health sector, advertising and marketing, the charity sector, youth services, the arts sector and the local government.

Graduates on our sister course, the MA in Education, have progressed to senior positions within school settings, as well as careers in other organisations, including British Council in Thailand and Malaysia, the Qatar Foundation, international schools in countries such as Thailand, South Africa and Malaysia and in roles responsible for educational programmes, apprenticeships and training for local government and British Rail.

The personal and professional skills learned on this master’s degree include clear and analytical thinking, originality, problem-solving, persuasive writing and speaking, innovative questioning and effective reasoning, all of which can open a wide range of careers.

The course is also excellent preparation for doctoral study or careers in research or academia with previous master’s students continuing with PhD studies or a Professional Doctorate at Keele and other excellent institutions in the UK and elsewhere.

Positions may include:

• Academic
• Careers advisor
• Community education officer
• Counsellor
• Development and training officer
• Education administrator
• Education consultant
• Headteacher
• Local government officer
• Marketing executive
• Education officer
• Principal/Vice-Principal
• Policy officer
• Private tutor
• Special educational needs teacher
• Teacher of English (as a foreign language)
• Teaching assistant
• Youth worker