ELT/TESOL Studies (MA)
    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 34,815 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    ELT/TESOL Studies (MA)

    About

    Study the theory and practice of English Language Teaching (ELT) with our MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) master’s degree.

    You can apply for this course if you have recently graduated and are starting your career in teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL).

    This UK-based MA ELT TESOL is ideal for graduates who want to teach English as a second or additional language, or work in the teaching education sector.

    Our English language teaching master's degree will help you develop specialist knowledge and skills in TESOL and related linguistic areas.

    On MA TESOL you’ll study the most recent approaches to the curriculum, assessment and pedagogy (interactions between teachers, students, and the learning environment and tasks) and have the opportunity to pursue your interests. Optional modules you can study include subjects like:

    • learner autonomy
    • English as an international language

    On this TESOL studies course you’ll explore the theory and practice of English language teaching. You’ll be prepared to challenge current practices and take an innovative approach to your future career as a leader in the field.

    Our graduates are employed across the world in all areas of the English language teaching profession.

    If you’re already teaching English through TESOL and want to advance your career, take a look at our MA English Language Teaching TESOL course.

    We regularly review our courses to ensure and improve quality. This course may be revised as a result of this. Any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Find out why, when, and how we might make changes.

    Our courses are regulated in England by the Office for Students (OfS).

    Course lead

    Your course leader, Dr Sarah Rule, has research interests in language acquisition and processing.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5

    English Program Requirements

    If English isn't your first language, you'll need to complete an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to demonstrate your competence in English. You'll need all of the following scores as a minimum:

    IELTS score requirements

    overall score
    6.5
    reading
    6.5
    writing
    6.5
    speaking
    6.0
    listening
    6.0
    We accept other English language tests. Find out which English language tests we accept.

    Career

    Careers

    You’ll be prepared to start your career as a English language teacher in state and private schools across the world.

    You can also work in Education Ministries or in the publishing industry.

    Careers services at Southampton

    We're a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022). Our Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise team will support you throughout your time as a student and for up to 5 years after graduation. This support includes:

    • work experience schemes
    • CV/resume and interview skills workshops
    • networking events
    • careers fairs attended by top employers
    • a wealth of volunteering opportunities
    • study abroad and summer school opportunities

    We have a thriving entrepreneurship culture. You'll be able to take advantage of:

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    34,815 / year

    ELT/TESOL Studies (MA)

    University of Southampton

    University of Southampton

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Southampton