Program Overview
The English Language Teaching at University of Southampton is a MA programme in Education over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the English Language Teaching programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 16,710 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English Language Teaching programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research and Enquiry
- Second Language Learning
- Language in Society
- Assessment of Language Proficiency
- Autonomy and Individualisation in Language Learning
- Discourse Analysis
- English as a World Language
- Description of Language
- Critical Appraisal of Language Teaching
- Language Teacher Education
- Writing and Written Language
- Language and Intercultural Communication
- E-Learning and English Language Teaching
- English as a medium of instruction in global education
- Language ideologies in a globalising world
- Current Issues in Language Teaching Methodology
- Dissertation (Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching/English Language Teaching)
- Research Skills (Dissertation)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Typical entry requirements
Degree
- First- or upper second class honours degree, or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University in English, modern languages or a cognate discipline, plus a minimum of two years\' professional experience
English Language
- IELTS 6.5 overall, with minimum of 6.0 in all components, or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,710 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,710 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southampton directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Southampton
University of Southampton
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Southampton is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2 September 2026
- Start Date 2017-09-29
- Language English
- Duration 12 months