Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Studies MA

<strong>Learn to teach English and unlock opportunities worldwide.</strong> <br/>On the MA TESOL Studies course, you’ll discover how English works, how people learn languages, and how you can teach it with confidence – even if you’ve never taught before. You’ll dive into real‑world teaching methods, explore how technology shapes language learning, and see what’s happening right now in classrooms around the world. By the end, you’ll have the skills to plan lessons, understand learners, and choose smart teaching decisions that make a difference. <br/>English is in high demand, and qualified teachers are needed worldwide. This course gives you a head start in a fast‑growing field where you can work internationally, online, or in specialist areas you care about. You’ll learn from friendly, supportive experts who are shaping current trends in TESOL – from digital learning to teacher motivation and English‑medium instruction. If you’re excited by culture, communication and working with people, this course puts you right where the action is.<br/>With an MA TESOL Studies degree, you’ll be ready to start teaching English in schools, private academies, community programmes, or online – in the UK or anywhere in the world. You’ll leave with practical skills, global awareness and the confidence to step into your first teaching role. It’s also a great launchpad for further study or professional development in education, linguistics or international work. Wherever you want to go, TESOL can take you there.<br/><br/>**Student profile: Mizra Madihah Zainal<br/>“I wanted to find an English teaching course that wouldn’t require me to have a lot of teaching experience, and MA TESOL Studies was the ideal course.”** <br/>Mirza Madihah Zainal, MA TESOL Studies <br/><br/><strong>Why study at Leeds:</strong><br/>• Get hands–on teaching practice with fun, in-class micro‑teaching sessions that help you grow into a confident, creative and adaptable English teacher.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Dive into specialist areas like English for Academic Purposes, digital learning tools, and teaching English to young learners.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Join lively TESOL Forum sessions where you’ll chat about fresh ideas, hot topics and real research with experts from around the world.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Boost your academic writing with a year–long, tailor–made skills course created just for MA TESOL Studies students.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Enter awards and competitions – our students have a great track record, including the prestigious British Council Master’s Dissertation Award.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Feel supported from day one by a friendly academic team who get what it’s like to study in a new culture and want you to thrive.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Be part of a world‑class research centre where exciting language education projects and innovations are happening all the time.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Rankings and awards</strong><br/>Top 100 in the world, QS World University Rankings 2026<br/><br/><strong>Where this degree could take you</strong><br/> Most of our students join us from around the world – and after graduating, they head home ready to launch exciting careers teaching English in primary, secondary and university settings across both the private and public sectors. <br/><br/>**Student profile: Sophia Page <br/>“After I finish my course, I hope to get accepted onto the Japanese Exchange and Teaching program (JET) run by the Japanese government and become an English Language assistant teacher in Japan.”** <br/>Sophia Page, MA TESOL Studies<br/><br/><strong>Career support</strong><br/>Top 10 most targeted for 10+ years by the UKs leading employers, The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research<br/>At Leeds, we help you to prepare for your future from day one. <br/>Our Careers Service has the global expertise and sector-spanning industry partnerships that, combined, go way beyond simply helping you get a job.They provide you with the resources you need to upskill and achieve the future you aspire towards – even in the face of lightning-paced change.