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Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) and Computer Assisted Language Learning

University of Stirling
Tuition GBP 13,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Stirling, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) and Computer Assisted Language Learning at University of Stirling is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT 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 computer science & it. 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 Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) and Computer Assisted Language Learning 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 13,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Stirling, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) and Computer Assisted Language Learning programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:

  1. Software Engineer / Developer
  2. Data Scientist
  3. Machine Learning Engineer
  4. IT Project Manager
  5. Cybersecurity Analyst
  6. Cloud Solutions Architect

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Principles of Language Learning and Teaching
  2. TESOL Methodology
  3. Teaching English to Young Learners
  4. Grammar for TESOL
  5. Introduction to CALL
  6. Microteaching
  7. Research Methods in TESOL
  8. Syllabus Design and Language Testing
  9. Corpora in English Language Research and Teaching
  10. Discourse Analysis
  11. Designing and Implementing On-line Language Learning
  12. Technologies in the 21st Century Classroom

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Upper Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Academic requirements

Normally, a minimum of a second class Honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.

INTO University of Stirling offers a Graduate Diploma for those students who do not meet the required criteria for this course. If you successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Media, Humanities and Social Sciences and meet the required progression grades, you will be guaranteed entry onto year one of this Master\'s degree.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:

  • IELTS: 6.5 with at least 6.0 in speaking and listening and 6.5 in reading and writing
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade B
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Grade B
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic): 60 with a minimum of 60 in reading and writing and 56 in speaking and listening
  • IBT TOEFL: 90 with minimum 23 in reading and writing and minimum 20 in speaking and listening

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 13,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 13,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Stirling 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 Stirling

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University of Stirling

Stirling, United Kingdom

University of Stirling is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...

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  • Start Date 2017-09-12
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months