ELT/TESOL Studies (MA)

Award
Master of Arts
Typical Offer
2:1 degree View full entry requirements
Duration
1 year
Course Type
Full-time
Campus
Avenue
Next course starts
September 2025

About this course

Study the theory and practice of English Language Teaching (ELT) with our MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) master’s degree.

You can apply for this course if you have recently graduated and are starting your career in teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL).

This UK-based MA ELT TESOL is ideal for graduates who want to teach English as a second or additional language, or work in the teaching education sector.   

Our English language teaching master's degree will help you develop specialist knowledge and skills in TESOL and related linguistic areas.  

On MA TESOL you’ll study the most recent approaches to the curriculum, assessment and pedagogy (interactions between teachers, students, and the learning environment and tasks) and have the opportunity to pursue your interests. Optional modules you can study include subjects like: 

  • learner autonomy 
  • English as an international language 

On this TESOL studies course you’ll explore the theory and practice of English language teaching. You’ll be prepared to challenge current practices and take an innovative approach to your future career as a leader in the field.    

Our graduates are employed across the world in all areas of the English language teaching profession. 

If you’re already teaching English through TESOL and want to advance your career, take a look at our MA English Language Teaching TESOL course.

We regularly review our courses to ensure and improve quality. This course may be revised as a result of this. Any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Find out why, when, and how we might make changes.

Our courses are regulated in England by the Office for Students (OfS).

Course lead

Özgür Şahan is your course lead. His research interests include language assessment and second language writing. 
 

Course location

This course is based at Avenue.

Awarding body

This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.

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