Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - TESOL (part-time) MEd

Enhance your professional learning and career progression by developing a deeper knowledge of educational theory and research, with a focus on TESOL

School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

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Start date
October 2025
Attendance
Part time / full time
Duration
36 months max
Location
Online

This MEd TESOL course is essential for all professionals working in an educational setting, whether working as a teacher or in a similar developmental role. It can help you enhance your professional learning and improve your career progression prospects.

You'll be given a framework to help you reflect critically on your professional development and your current practice, and you'll be introduced to research methodology. You'll also develop your professional knowledge of teaching English language within a global context, with emphasis on the links between language theory, practice and research.

You can tailor the educational experience to suit your own circumstances, working entirely online, at your own pace, and taking a break from studies if needed. You can choose to study for the full Master of Education award, or you can exit early with a PG Certificate or PG Diploma.

Most of the learning will build on your initial training and is based around your work experience. You do not need to be currently employed to study this course, as long as you have the relevant experience.

Our MEd course is recognised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation as meeting the professional development requirements of the:

  • Advanced Certificate in Teaching and Learning Research
  • Certificate in Leadership Practice
  • Advanced Certificate in Leadership Research

These certificates can help you pursue a career in public, private or international schools across the world.

Professional accreditation

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This course is accredited for professional learning by the General Teaching Council Scotland (GTCS). On completion, participants can apply for a Certificate in Professional Learning directly from the GTCS.To be eligible for the certificate you must be registered with the GTCS and have at least one year of teaching, post-probation, before commencing your studies. The certificate does not qualify you to teach in Scotland.

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