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University of St Andrews - Online MSc / PGDip / PGCert in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - Online

University of St Andrews - Online

MSc / PGDip / PGCert in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - Online

Online United Kingdom

1 up to 5 Years

English

Part time

01 Sep 2025*

Sep 2025

GBP 12,030 **

Distance Learning

* applicants should apply as early as possible to be eligible for certain scholarships.

** for MSc part-time | GBP 8,020 - for PGDip part-time | GBP 4,010 - for PGCert part-time

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Introduction

Gain the skills and theoretical knowledge needed to teach English to speakers of other languages through a flexible, fully online MSc, allowing you to choose one of five specialisms.

These courses provide the opportunity to integrate the theory and practice of teaching English to speakers of other languages. They are designed to be useful to experienced teachers and those considering a career in English language teaching.

As this is an online course, you will have the flexibility to select modules of interest and of benefit to your future career, as well as interact online with students in St Andrews and around the world.

Students who have an interest in a particular field of TESOL can also choose one of five specialisms to focus on and graduate with a TESOL degree in that specialism.

Choose your course

These flexible courses allow you to choose the path that best suits your ambitions. You can:

  • achieve either an MSc, PGDip or PGCert qualification, or study a single module
  • study in person in St Andrews or online
  • start in September or January
  • choose an optional specialism

Optional specialisms available are:

  • Assessment and Evaluation
  • English for Academic Purposes
  • English Medium Instruction
  • Teaching Young Learners
  • Technology for Teaching

Master of Science (MSc)

The MSc requires you to take eight modules and complete a 15,000-word dissertation. This is a part-time course that you can complete between two and five years.

Apply for one of the MSc TESOL courses or degrees by the deadline of Sunday, 1 September 2025:

  • MSc TESOL with Assessment and Evaluation (DL)
  • MSc TESOL with English for Academic Purposes (DL)
  • MSc TESOL with English Medium Instruction (DL)
  • MSc TESOL with Technology for Teaching (DL)
  • MSc TESOL with Teaching Young Learners (DL)

Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)

The PGDip requires you to take eight modules. Those on the PGDip do not undertake a dissertation. This is a part-time course that you can complete in two and four years.

Apply for the PGDip TESOL with a specialism by the deadline of Sunday 1 September 2025:

  • PG Diploma TESOL with Assessment and Evaluation (DL)
  • PG Diploma TESOL with English for Academic Purposes (DL)
  • PG Diploma TESOL with English Medium Instruction (DL)
  • PG Diploma TESOL with Technology for Teaching (DL)
  • PG Diploma TESOL with Teaching Young Learners (DL)

Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)

The PGCert requires you to take four modules of your choosing. Those on the PGCert do not undertake a dissertation. This is a part-time course that you can complete in one and two years.

Apply for the PGCert TESOL with a specialism by the deadline of Sunday 1 September 2025:

  • PGCert TESOL Assessment and Evaluation (DL)
  • PGCert TESOL English for Academic Purposes (DL)
  • PGCert TESOL English Medium Instruction (DL)
  • PGCert TESOL Technology for Teaching (DL)
  • PGCert TESOL Teaching Young Learners (DL)

Highlights

  • The programme allows for flexible part-time study while working.
  • Integrate theory and practice – discuss theoretical concepts and frameworks in small groups and in online written forums, and apply these through applied assessments.
  • Interact with a global cohort of students, studying both in St Andrews and online, through module learning activities.
  • There is no ‘live’ teaching, so you can study in your own time, to suit your own lifestyle and commitments.
  • Attend an optional two-week summer school in St Andrews focusing on dissertation preparation, and providing the opportunity to experience living and studying in St Andrews.
  • Join experienced practitioners and scholars in the English language teaching community, with opportunities to be involved in ongoing professional development events and the annual English for Academic Purposes (EAP) conference.

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