Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - (DL) MA
University of Sunderland
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OverviewThe MA Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) (DL) provides you with an in-depth, theoretical knowledge of the English Language, contextualises and evaluates global TESOL from a contemporary viewpoint, and develops your identity and classroom practice as a language educator.The MA TESOL qualification is well respected and opens doors to higher level roles and business opportunities in a truly international field. Teachers with a TESOL qualification are in high ...Read more

Overview

The MA Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) (DL) provides you with an in-depth, theoretical knowledge of the English Language, contextualises and evaluates global TESOL from a contemporary viewpoint, and develops your identity and classroom practice as a language educator.

The MA TESOL qualification is well respected and opens doors to higher level roles and business opportunities in a truly international field. Teachers with a TESOL qualification are in high demand.

This flexible, distance-learning course is mindfully designed for students who may also be working as teachers or in other jobs. The materials are available to work through in your own time each week.

Why us?

Receive a postgraduate degree that is a blend of theory, practice and research connected to real world employment

Practise new teaching techniques, methods of planning and teaching to become a better teacher and curriculum designer

Benefit from over 20 years of TESOL teaching at University of Sunderland and be taught by experienced and research-active staff who understand and love working with a global mix of students

Be supported by our renowned student support system for academic and pastoral care

Join a fantastic Sunderland TESOL alumni network and make new, like-minded friends

Become impressively employable, work all over the world and be an educational leader

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23 Oct 14

I am an international student bur I have been amazed at how good Sunderland Uni is. I hadn't really heard of it before my tutor suggested I apply. I would advise more people to..Read more

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Entry requirements

We usually require applicants to hold a second class honours degree, however, alternative qualifications and teaching experience can be taken into consideration. Our typical offer is 57% - 60% from a recognised university, a 3 year (4 year for Engineering) graduation degree from an AICTE / UGC recognised University.

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2024/25 fees are £8,400. There may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

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2024/25 fees are £8,400. There may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

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2024/25 fees are £8,400. There may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

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SR
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23 Oct 14
I am an international student bur I have been amazed at how good Sunderland Uni is. I hadn't really heard of it before my tutor suggested I apply. I would advise more people to...
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