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TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) with Language Testing (Distance) MA

UK

What will I learn?

Take your Master's in TESOL in one of the best Linguistics Departments in the world. We are placed 3rd in the QS World Rankings 2024.

This course is designed for language teachers who, in addition to broadening their knowledge-base on second language learning and up-to-date teaching methodology, want to gain expertise in second language test construction and evaluation in classroom contexts and at wider national and international levels.

The course is entirely web based and allows you to focus both your coursework and dissertation on issues and problems pertinent to your own educational and assessment contexts. We aim to equip you with up-to-date knowledge and skills that will enable you to work in a variety of language teaching and assessment contexts.

The course starts with an online orientation at the beginning of the academic year. During the course, you will work together with fellow students from different parts of the world in a supportive online learning environment. Throughout all of the modules and the dissertation component you will have access to our team of teaching staff for individual academic supervision, guidance and feedback.

Careers

This course will be useful both for those already working in the field of language education and research, and those who wish to move into this field.

It will prepare you for careers that include:

  • Language teacher / assessor
  • Director of language / assessment programmes
  • Developer of language teaching / testing materials

Which department am I in?

Linguistics and English Language (Lael)

Study options

Online/Distance (24 months)

Tuition fees
£5,850.00 (6,37,394) per year
Cost per 20 credit Module (2025-26) Home £1,300; International £1,300

This is a fixed fee

* on institution website

Start date

October 2025

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Lancaster University

Lancaster University is highly ranked in both UK and international league tables and is home to students from over 120 countries.

  • Global teaching and research links
  • Top 10 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025)
  • World-class, modern campus and facilities
  • Range of dedicated support and services for students