Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Entry requirements

A second class honours degree from a University of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or from an institution of another country which is recognised as being of an equivalent standard; and evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent).

An Access NI check will be completed on all successful applicants.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Whether you are a qualified teacher or have no previous teaching experience, the MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at Ulster is designed to enhance your teaching and communication skills and explore how people from different cultures learn languages.

Ulster’s TESOL programme is one of few master's level TESOL courses in the UK which combines theory with a teaching practice placement.

You will have the opportunity to complete a placement in our partner schools in Northern Ireland or in Gyor, Hungary*, where you will teach English to non-native speakers (subject to a minimum of 8 students wishing to go to Hungary).

Information for international students

English language requirements for international applicants
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.