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MSc in Education - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
| Awards Available | MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certificate |
|---|---|
| Duration of programme | One year full-time; two to five years part-time |
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Number of places | 40 |
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Programme overview
This flexible programme has been developed for teachers and other TESOL professionals (e.g. inspectors, curriculum developers) and for those planning to undertake doctoral study in TESOL/Applied Linguistics. The programme is part of the Graduate School of Education provision in the TESOL/Applied Linguistics field, which also includes an EdD Pathway, and an MPhil/PhD programme.
The programme particularly values the professional experience that participants bring to the course and it provides a learning context where you can reflect on:
- your professional practice;
- the policies and diverse contextual factors which frame it;
- the theoretical frameworks which inform it;
Entry requirements
An upper second-class honours degree from a recognised university (or equivalent); a minimum of one year's classroom teaching, or other relevant and related experience; and a commitment to postgraduate learning in TESOL/Applied Linguistics.
For information on international equivalent qualifications, please see our International Office website.
Admissions statement
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
Programme structure
Core units
- Analysing Language for TESOL
- Pedagogy and Curriculum in TESOL
- Research Methods for TESOL
- Second Language Learning
Optional units
Two optional units are taken from the list below:
- Intercultural Pragmatics and Communication
- Globalisation and TESOL
- Language Testing and Assessment
- Learning Resources in TESOL
- Literacy, Learning and Identity
- Teacher Learning in TESOL
Please note that not all optional units will run every year; additional units may be available.
Application deadline: We welcome applications at any time of year
Get in touch
Student Services Office
Graduate School of Education
35 Berkeley Square
Bristol
BS8 1JA
Tel: +44 (0) 117 331 4491
Email: ed-masters-admiss@bristol.ac.uk
Web: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/education
International students
Open to international students? Yes
English-language requirements: 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each band, in addition to the standard entry requirements.
Find information for international students on eligibility, funding options and studying at Bristol.
Fees and funding
2014/15 fees
Full-time: UK/EU £6,900;
overseas £14,100
Part-time: UK/EU £3,450;
overseas n/a
Fees are quoted per annum and are subject to annual increase.
Funding options
Further information on funding for prospective UK, EU and international postgraduate students is available from the Student Funding Office website.
Research Assessment Score
Unit of Assessment 45 applies. See Complete RAE listings for University of Bristol for further details.
Student views
I'd heard a lot of good things about the University of Bristol from friends in the US. All the tutors have been really helpful, and their experience in the field has been really valuable in my learning.
William
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