MA Applied Linguistics with TESOL

University of Birmingham

Course overview In this course you gain the skills to progress in your language teaching career on our MA Applied Linguistics with TESOL, designed for experienced English language teachers. This course is for you if you have more than a year's professional language teaching experience. Whether you're looking to develop as an English Language teacher or take on a training or management role in education, you'll gain the confidence, skills and techniques to take the next step in your career. Course highlights Join a course designed for experienced language teachers like you. We offer this advanced level of study so you can build on your current skills and expertise. Develop your knowledge of linguistics, from how the English vocabulary works to the differences between written and spoken language. You'll discover how to apply this knowledge to enhance your language teaching. Join a World Top 40 Linguistics department that's renowned for research excellence (QS World University Rankings 2025). Broaden your knowledge of linguistics and pedagogy, learning from experts across fields of linguistics. Real world application: learn how to apply linguistic theory while designing and delivering your language teaching. Be part of a thriving English Language and Linguistics department, with opportunities to attend research talks, summer schools and conferences.

Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics