Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA (Distance Learning)
University of BirminghamProgram Overview
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA (Distance Learning) at University of Birmingham is a MA programme in Education over 30 months, delivered Online. 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 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA (Distance 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
- Duration: 30 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 1,000 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA (Distance Learning) 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
- Describing Language
- Discourse, Culture and Communication
- Introduction to Corpus Linguistics
- Language and Literature: Key Topics in Stylistics
- Social and Multimodal Aspects of Communication OR Social and Psychological Aspects of Language
- Business English
- Cognitive Approaches to Discourse Analysis
- Cognitive Linguistics and Language Learning
- Computer Assisted Language Learning
- Corpus Linguistics
- Discourse for Teachers
- English as a Global Language
- Issues and Approaches in English for Academic Purposes
- Intercultural Communication
- Language and New Media
- Language and Politics
- Language, Style and Identity
- Language Teaching Observation and Practice
- Language Testing
- Narrative Analysis in Film and Fiction
- Teacher Training
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We usually ask for a good Honours degree, or overseas equivalent. However, when considering your application, we will consider professional qualifications and work experience as well as your academic credentials. For this reason, it is important to provide details of any current and/or previous employment in your application; it is always helpful to include a current CV but please complete the relevant sections of the application form as well.
You can satisfy our English language requirements by holding an English language qualification to the right level; for this course we ask for IELTS 6.5 in all bands. Another requirements is Pearson Test of English - score 59.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 1,000 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: GBP 1,000 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham 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 Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 31 July 2026
- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 30 months