PGDip MSc PGCert Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages (TESOL) – Distance Learning With Optional Specialism (/)

Course dates

• • Start date: 5 September 2022

Entry requirements

Typically, you should have one of the following:

• • A 2.1 Honours degree3.3/4.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) is in any discipline. Applications are welcomed from all education systems. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.

• • Significant professionalother relevant experience alongside evidence of prior alternative learning (such as professional qualificationscertifications).

If you require further information about our academic entrance requirements in relation to the education system you studied in, please contact ie@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Recognition of prior learning

Some students may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL) based on their previous studies, such as DELTA. The International Education Institute considers applications for RPL on a case-by-case basis in line with the University’s recognition of prior learning policy. To confirm the exact amount of credit you could be awarded, please forward your relevant transcript to ie@st-andrews.ac.uk.

English language requirements

You will need to be proficient in the English language. Information about English language entry requirements for these programmes is available on the postgraduate English language requirements page.

Applicants who have not met English language entry requirements at the point of application may be made offers that are conditional on these requirements being met before enrolment. Offer-holders may then use the University’s Academic English Pre-sessional courses to meet English language requirements.

The qualifications listed are indicative minimum requirements for entry. Obtaining the listed entry requirements will not guarantee you a place, as the University considers all aspects of every application including, where applicable, the personal statement, and supporting documents.

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Tuition fees

MSc: £10,395
PGDip: £6,930
PGCert: £3,465

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Application deadline

Thursday 11 August 2022. Applicants should apply as early as possible to be eligible for certain scholarships and for international visa purposes.

Application requirements

• • CV, this should include your personal details with a history of your education and employment (paidvoluntary) to date

• • personal statement, see personal statement guidance for TESOL courses.

• • two original signed references (these may be professionalacademic)

• • academic transcripts and degree certificates

• • evidence of English language proficiency (required if English is not your first language). If you have not yet taken an English language test, this can be submitted at a later date. Any offer of a place would then be conditional on attaining evidence of your English language competence.

For more guidance, see supporting documents and references for postgraduate taught programmes.