Program Overview
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at University of Leeds is a MEd 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 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
- Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 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
- This is a comprehensive programme that will allow you to develop both academically and professionally.
- In Semester One you\x92ll deepen your understanding of the foundations of TESOL \x96 you\x92ll focus on how people learn languages, how to describe and explain language to learners and the approaches you can take to teaching reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
- In Semester Two you\x92ll expand your knowledge of more specialist areas. You\x92ll choose from a range of optional modules to suit your own interests and professional contexts, such as developing TESOL materials, teaching young learners or assessing language learning. Alternatively you could choose modules from other areas of the School\x92s provision, for instance in areas such as digital learning, international educational management and theories of childhood and youth.
- In the final part of the year, you\x92ll use your newly-acquired knowledge and skills to carry out a small-scale piece of research. Your critical study can be related to your own interests within the field of education \x96 as a condition of the MEd programme, it needs to be practically focused and respond to a real-life professional issue in TESOL education.
- To support your work on the project, you will take a non-assessed research methods course, while help with your academic writing is available throughout the year.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry requirements
English language requirements
A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) plus two years of relevant experience. We will consider applicants with alternative qualifications and experience on an individual basis.
We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications. For more information contact the School of Education Taught Postgraduate Admissions Team.
IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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