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Masters Degrees in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
We have 133 Masters Degrees in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Masters degrees in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) equip postgraduates with the skills to provide English language skills to non-native speakers.
Taught MA degrees are typical for the field, with TEFL and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) options available. Shorter Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma courses are also available for current professionals wishing to add to their working portfolio.
Entry requirements normally include an appropriate undergraduate degree such as English Language, as well as minimum a Grade C in English and Maths and GCSE or equivalent.
Why study a Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)?
Courses in this field are an excellent means to building a varied career through rigorous, vocational training. Teachers with the skills to teach English as a foreign language are highly sought after all over the world. As such, these qualifications offer the opportunity for you train for a career either at home or abroad.
School teaching is not the only career available for TEFL practitioners. Many work in higher education and lifelong learning centres across the globe. International teaching schools, children’s centres and various charities can also benefit from your expertise.
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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA
King’s College London
Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy
Our Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA will provide you with a thorough introduction to current research, teaching theory, principles and practices in English language teaching. Read more
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
University of Bath
Department of Education
Delve in depth into the fast-evolving world of English language education. Gain fresh perspectives for teaching it in different countries across the globe. Read more
Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching MA
King’s College London
Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy
The Applied Linguistics & English Language Teaching MA is a Master's programme devised specifically for experienced language teachers (with a minimum of three years full-time teaching experience) who wish to engage with current research and theory in language education and linguistics from the perspective of pedagogy, policy and practice in the ELT profession and beyond. Read more
MA TESOL
University of San Francisco
School of Education
The Master and Certificate of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) are practitioner-oriented programs based on principles of global citizenship, multilingualism, and pluralism. Read more
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) - MA
Canterbury Christ Church University
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Education
English teachers are in high demand across the globe. Our MA TESOL is a great choice whether you are a practising professional keen to take your English teaching to a higher level or a graduate looking to begin an exciting career that opens a world of possibilities. Read more
Applied Linguistics for TEFL - MA
Bangor University
College of Arts, Humanities and Business
This course is designed for home or international students who wish to pursue a career in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) to non-native speakers of English. Read more
TESOL: Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages - MSc
University of Glasgow
College of Social Sciences
This programme is for those interested in entering the field of TESOL. It provides a special emphasis on how theory relates to practice. Read more
TESOL: Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages - MEd
University of Glasgow
College of Social Sciences
This programme is for those who wish to further their own knowledge and skills in this field. It provides a special emphasis on how theory relates to practice. Read more
MA Applied Linguistics (TESOL)
University of Bedfordshire
School of Language and Communication
The MA in Applied Linguistics (TESOL) offers an advanced level professional qualification for practising and aspiring teachers of English, but also for materials developers, assessment and examination/test paper writers and researchers in Applied Linguistics. Read more
MA Applied Linguistics (TESOL)
University of Bedfordshire
School of Performing Arts and English
The MA in Applied Linguistics (TESOL) offers an advanced level professional qualification for practising and aspiring teachers of English, but also for materials developers, assessment and examination/test paper writers and researchers in Applied Linguistics. Read more
Applied Linguistics and TESOL - MA
University of Sussex
School of Media, Arts and Humanities
At Sussex, we view Applied Linguistics as the practical application of linguistic knowledge. This includes topics from language acquisition to forensic linguistics and intercultural communication. Read more
English Language Teaching (ELT) MA (Distance Learning)
University of Huddersfield
School of Education and Professional Development
If you are an experienced ELT teacher looking for a new challenge, this could be the course for you. The MA ELT (Distance Learning) provides you with the opportunity to extend your professional knowledge and skills and reflect on your own teaching and learning context. Read more
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (with Placement) MA
University of Huddersfield
School of Education and Professional Development
This 18-month course is for students who want to study TESOL and gain some work-based experience in the UK. Read more
MA - Applied Linguistics for TESOL (2 years part-time)
Northumbria University
Humanities
For individuals with more than 2 years English language teaching experience, this course offers a comprehensive critique of the key concepts and theories that lie behind language teaching. Read more
MA - Applied Linguistics for TESOL (28 months part-time)
Northumbria University
Humanities
For individuals with more than 2 years English language teaching experience, this course offers a comprehensive critique of the key concepts and theories that lie behind language teaching. Read more