Course Overview

The MSc TESOL and Intercultural Communication degree are designed for those who intend to pursue a career in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). It's also suitable for those who currently work in this field but wish to enhance their professional knowledge and skills and improve their career prospects. 

The course addresses questions about the learning, teaching, and use of English by speakers of other languages from an intercultural communication perspective. It draws on the expertise of educationalists, linguists, and literature/culture scholars.  

Course options enable you to explore issues across these disciplines or to specialize in one area. Recognizing that the place of English is evolving rapidly in an increasingly complex multilingual and multicultural world, you'll be equipped with the theoretical and practical skills to teach English to learners with a wide range of social, cultural, and communicative goals.

You'll better understand language learning and language use in intercultural contexts. You'll be able to engage with critical issues relating to language teaching and intercultural communication. And develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills for language-related careers in a linguistically diverse world.

General Eligibility

Academic requirements/experience

Undergraduate degree with at least a 2:1 or degree lower than this with professional experience if applicants have worked in an education-related setting.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

•  IELTS 6.5 (with no score below 6.0)