Program Overview
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (on-line) at University of Stirling is a MSc 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) (on-line) 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 7,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (on-line) 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
- Methodology: This module presents an overview of current theory and practice in the teaching of the skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing and of the elements: grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
- Principles of Language Learning and Teaching: This module gives an overview of the research necessary for understanding the processes involved in learning a second language, and introduces research methods relevant to the dissertation.
- Discourse Analysis: Introduces different approaches and techniques for exploring and analysing spoken and written texts.
- Technologies in the 21st Century Classroom CALL: Provides an opportunity for students to create multimedia materials using authoring programs for language teaching and learning.
- Corpora in English Language Research and Teaching: Explores the ways in which computerised collections of spoken and written texts can be analysed and used in language teaching and research.
- Grammar for TESOL: Explores English grammar and use with reference to the needs of learners and teachers.
- Research Methods in TESOL: This module provides an orientation to quantitative and qualitative approaches to research in TESOL and will enable students to critically evaluate new theory and research arising in their field
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).
Normally, a minimum of a second class Honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants are expected to have at least two years full-time English teaching experience.
Applicants who hold a DELTA or equivalent awarded within the last 5 years will normally be given credit for prior learning.
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
For more information go to English language requirements
If you don\xc2\x92t meet the required score you may be able to register for one of our pre-sessional English courses. To register you must hold a conditional offer for your course and have an IELTS score 0.5 or 1.0 below the required standard.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 7,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 7,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — 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
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...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 30 months