Program Overview
Home Study Postgraduate Taught home Courses Education and Teacher Training Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MEd / PG Dip Please note: This page is for 2027 entry. MEd Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) UCAS code 1234 Duration 1 year full time; 2 years part time Entry year 2026 Campus St Luke's Campus Typical offer View full entry requirements We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above (or equivalent). Contextual offers Why study MEd Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at Exeter? Aimed at qualified teachers and others who work in TESOL at either primary, secondary or tertiary levels in different educational contexts around the world We offer opportunities for existing teaching practitioners seeking to develop their professional skills and one for those wanting to enter a career in language teaching Develop your understanding of key aspects of linguistics and learning theory and their influence on the teaching of English to speakers of other languages You will benefit from small class sizes and working closely with our academic staff and your fellow students You’ll join a multicultural and multilingual environment with students from across the world such as China, Mexico, USA, South Korea, Japan and Thailand Fast track (current Exeter students including PGCE students) Open Days Get a prospectus Contact Programme Director: Dr Nicholas Bremner Web: Enquire online Phone: +44 (0)1392 72 72 72 Top 150 in the world for Education Studies The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026 82% of our Education research has internationally excellent impact Based on research impact rated 4* + 3* in REF 2021 Home to one of the largest Education libraries in the UK Top 150 for Education in the Shanghai Rankings of Academic Subjects 2025 New for 2026/2027: Get your CELTA and your MEd or PGDip TESOL! Starting from the 2026/2027 academic year, TESOL students will have the option to take the Cambridge CELTA course as part of their academic studies. CELTA is delivered, assessed and awarded by our Partner Organisation Exeter College , accredited by Cambridge Assessment .
Key Program Features
Why study MEd Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at Exeter?
- Aimed at qualified teachers and others who work in TESOL at either primary, secondary or tertiary levels in different educational contexts around the world
- We offer opportunities for existing teaching practitioners seeking to develop their professional skills and one for those wanting to enter a career in language teaching
- Develop your understanding of key aspects of linguistics and learning theory and their influence on the teaching of English to speakers of other languages
- You will benefit from small class sizes and working closely with our academic staff and your fellow students
- You’ll join a multicultural and multilingual environment with students from across the world such as China, Mexico, USA, South Korea, Japan and Thailand
Career Opportunities
Careers
A Masters in TESOL has international recognition and is seen as an important professional qualification worldwide to enable TESOL teachers to enhance their career prospects. It is often seen as an important entry qualification for educators who want to work at University level.
In addition, depending on the modules taken, completing the MEd TESOL can help you move into new areas such as:
- teacher education and training
- English for Special Purposes
- materials development
- teaching English to young learners
Our MEd also offers excellent preparation for progression to MPhil/PhD
Career support We have a good track record of graduate employment, and employers visit the University when recruiting. The EF recruitment team have visited the University to talk to our TESOL students about teaching and learning English in Chinese private language organisations, and conducted on-campus interviews. We also regularly receive details of job opportunities from Turkish and Chinese universities who are looking for high-quality language teachers. Careers support including skills training, internships, jobs vacancies, employment fairs and other events is available through the Career Zone .
Program Curriculum
Course content
The MEd TESOL has international recognition and is seen as an important professional qualification worldwide to enable TESOL teachers to enhance their career prospects. At Exeter, depending on the modules taken, completion of the MEd TESOL can help you to move into new areas within TESOL such as teacher education and training, English for Special Purposes, curriculum development, and the teaching of English to young learners.
- develop and extend your understanding of key aspects of linguistics and learning theory and their influence on the teaching of English to speakers of other languages
- enable you to make informed, professional decisions regarding language teaching in the workplace and justify these to others
- enable you to select, adapt, and design materials and activities for language teaching
- enable you to investigate and research aspects of TESOL in ways that will support continuing development and practice as a foreign language teaching professional
Admission Requirements
Entry requirements
We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above (or equivalent). We welcome students from any academic background.
Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications . Entry requirements for international students English language requirements International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required IELTS test scores for this course fall under Profile B1 . Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,500/year (international)
Fees
2026/27 entry
UK fees per year
- MEd £11,000 full-time; £6,000 part-time
- £11,000 full-time; £6,000 part-time
- PGDip £8,050 full-time
- £8,050 full-time
- CELTA Additional fees apply for CELTA students (~£1800), but a special £250 discount is offered to University of Exeter students.
- Additional fees apply for CELTA students (~£1800), but a special £250 discount is offered to University of Exeter students.
International fees per year
- MEd £25,550 full-time; £12,775 part-time
- £25,550 full-time; £12,775 part-time
- PGDip £16,350 full-time
- £16,350 full-time
- CELTA Additional fees apply for CELTA students (~£1800), but a special £250 discount is offered to University of Exeter students.
- Additional fees apply for CELTA students (~£1800), but a special £250 discount is offered to University of Exeter students.
Scholarships
The University of Exeter offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with £7 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year , including our prestigious Exeter Excellence Scholarships * . We also provide awards for sport, music and other achievements, as well as regional and partner scholarships with organisations such as Chevening, The Beacon Trust and the British Council. For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page .
University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Scholarships
The University of Exeter offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with £7 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year , including our prestigious Exeter Excellence Scholarships * . We also provide awards for sport, music and other achievements, as well as regional and partner scholarships with organisations such as Chevening, The Beacon Trust and the British Council. For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page .
University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship
We are pleased to offer University of Exeter alumni beginning a standalone postgraduate programme in 2026/27 with us a scholarship towards the cost of your tuition fees. Full details can be found here.
*Terms and conditions, including deadlines, apply. See our website for details. .
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About The University of Exeter
The University of Exeter
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-07-21
- Start Date 2018-09-24
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60 ECTS / 180 credits (1-year programme)