Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) with Applied Linguistics
University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)Program Overview
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) with Applied Linguistics at University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) 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) with Applied Linguistics 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 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Preston, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) with Applied Linguistics 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
- Language Analysis
- Methodology in TESOL
- Second Language Acquisition
- Dissertation
- Course and Materials Design
- Testing and Assessment in TESOL
- Teaching Language through Literature
- Student Initiated Module in TESOL/Applied Linguistics
- Language in Interaction
- Teaching English for Academic and Specific Purposes
- Corpus-Informed Language Teaching )
- Computer-Assisted Language Learning
- World Englishes
- TESOL Work Placement
- Language Analysis
- Methodology in TESOL
- Second Language Acquisition
- Course and Materials Design
- Testing and assessment in TESOL
- Teaching Language through Literature
- Student Initiated Module in TESOL/Applied Linguistics
- Language in Interaction
- Teaching English for Academic and Specific Purposes
- Corpus-Informed Language Teaching
- Computer-Assisted Language Learning
- World Englishes
- TESOL Work Placement
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A minimum of a lower second-class honours degree is usually required. Applicants should be able to demonstrate appropriate teaching experience in language education (typically at least 1-2 years) and/or a pre-service certificate (Cambridge CELTA/Trinity Cert. TESOL or equivalent). Non-native English speakers will require an English level of IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent), with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-scores.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) 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 Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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