| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Full-time, Part-time | 1 - 2 year | find out | GBP 10710 per year | GBP 23760 per year |
Study theoretical approaches to TESOL in the research environment of an academic department and put these into practice in our English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC).
Through this unique combination of theory and practice, you'll develop awareness of the theoretical principles underpinning TESOL practice and be equipped with the practical skills to work in diverse international educational contexts.
This degree is ideal for:
You'll focus on key areas of learning and teaching second languages, including language teaching methodology, teaching skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) and systems (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and discourse), materials selection and use, classroom pedagogy and reflective practice.
As part of the course you'll have the opportunity to do either a traditional research-based dissertation or complete a professional portfolio. You can also do six hours of assessed teaching practice, leading to professional recognition in the field of English language teaching.
The MA TESOL is one of three linguistics MAs offered in the School of English.
Accreditation
the English Language Teaching Centre is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK. The ELTC is also an accredited Cambridge English Language Assessment test centre providing students on this course with the option of taking the Teaching Knowledge Test qualification.
The fee listed is for the advertised mode of study. If you're studying for an alternative qualification or via a different mode of study (eg full-time, part-time) then the fee could be different. Due to inflation, the fee for Home students could also increase after your first year of study. Use Sheffield's fee calculator or contact the Student Fees team to check.
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Studentships
There are a number of studentships and fee bursaries available, funded by either the University or the Arts and Humanities Research Council. Deadlines for funding applications are usually in winter/early spring.
Funding for postgraduate taught courses
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in linguistics, English language and/or literature, or a modern language.
We can also accept a related subject, such as education or psychology if you have experience of language teaching.
You should demonstrate experience of, or a strong interest in, language teaching as part of your application.
We also consider a wide range of international qualifications:
Entry requirements for international students
Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.
Other English language qualifications we accept
Pathway programme for international students
If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for a pre-masters programme in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Sheffield International College . This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.
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