Program Overview
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at University of Surrey 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 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 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 7
- Tuition: GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Guildford, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) 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
- Second-Language Acquisition and Learning
- English Grammar for Teachers
- Phonetics and Phonology for Teachers
- Language Teaching Methodology
- Curriculum Design
- Research Methodologies
- Dissertation
- Teaching English for Specific Purposes
- Testing and Assessment in ELT
- Text and Discourse Analysis for ELT
- ELT Materials: Design and Evaluation
- Management in ELT
- Computer-Assisted Language Learning
- Teaching Intercultural Communication
- Teaching Young Learners
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
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).
A minimum of a UK 2.1 honours degree, or equivalent, in English Language or Modern Foreign Languages or Linguistics or relevant subject. Non-native speakers of English will also have to meet the English language requirements specified for this programme. No previous teaching experience is required. Candidates may be invited for interview, either in person or by Skype.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Surrey 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 Surrey
University of Surrey
Guildford, United Kingdom
University of Surrey 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- Language English
- Duration 12 months