Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (MA)

at University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Module Topics
 

• English Language Teacher Education
• Methods and Approaches in the Study of Language and Literature
• Current Theories of Second Language Acquisition
• Key Issues in Linguistics
• Teaching EFL
• MA Dissertation (TESOL)

• Applicants are expected to have a good first degree (a first or upper second), although every application is considered in its own merit, so places may be offered on the basis of professional qualification and relevant experiences. Candidates with a lower degree classification or no degree may be admitted at Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma level, with an opportunity to upgrade to Master’s level if satisfactory progress is made.

• Home: £7,800
• Overseas (on-campus): £15,000

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is a growing area of employment. The skills you learn on this course (e.g. lesson planning, presentation skills, classroom experience, research skills) are transferable to other languages and a wide range of professional situations.

Career destinations include language tutors in various private and public sector contexts, primary/secondary teachers and vocational/industrial trainers and instructors.