You'll develop fluency in your chosen language and gain a thorough understanding of the wider social, cultural and political context of the regions where the language is spoken. Your skills and knowledge are complemented in TESOL with the analysis of English language, further work on oral and written communication and study of theories, approaches and methodologies related to teaching and learning English.

Main Language:

Core language modules to improve the 4 key skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening in the language; grammar and vocabulary Culture, history and the socio-political background; Literature, Cinema, Translation or business-related modules.

A year abroad in the country of your main language (joint and major students only) is encouraged. This is usually spent studying at a partner institution, on a work placement or working as a teaching assistant.

You can also choose one other language as an option via the electives programme (available in 2012 - Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Greek, Italian*, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian*, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Urdu).

You will have the opportunity of studying for the internationally recognised and respected Trinity CertTESOL. Read more about it. Students taking this optional professional-accredited route are qualified to teach at the end of Year 2 (at the end of Year 3 if via foundation entry)

The blend of teaching practice, academic study, language learning and the opportunity to gain the Trinity CertTESOL provides a rich experience, as well as a cost-efficient and highly marketable CV. If you already hold a Cambridge CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL or equivalent, but not a degree, or if you have lived in the country of your target language, you may be exempted from some of the modules. Please contact us for further advice.

*from September 2017 

The course team includes researchers and practitioners with experience and expertise in teaching in the UK and internationally:

Jane Cleary BA (Hons), MA, DTEFLA, FHEA) is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader of the BA(Hons) TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) programme. Jane has worked in Hungary, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, Spain and the UK.

Nicola Halenko BA (Hons), CELTA, PGCE, NQF Level 4 ESOL, MA, FHEA) is a Senior Lecturer in TESOL and ELT. She has previously worked in Japan, Austria and Germany.

Josephine Leonard MA,PGDip, FHEA is a Lecturer in ELT. She is mainly involved in BA TESOL modules and is Course Leader for the International Foundation Programme.

Dr Tania Horák BA (Hons), MA, PhD, HEA Fellow) is a Lecturer in EAP/Study skills and TESOL. She has previously taught English as a Foreign Language in Spain, the Czech Republic, Germany, Bangladesh and also Lithuania.