MSc English and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Study English literature modules with the School of English while also studying modules about the theory and practice of teaching English to speakers of other languages with the International Education and Lifelong Learning Institute (IELLI). This degree offers the opportunity to combine studies in English Literature with studies in TESOL, uniquely preparing you for PhD study in English literature, a future career in English language teaching, or any professional career where the ability to read critically, analyse carefully and write to an expert level is paramount.

School of English modules introduce students to the central debates, ideas and concepts that have shaped literary studies today, while looking ahead to future innovations. TESOL modules support students in exploring how educational theory can be applied to real-word situations through practical learning and assessment tasks, such as materials development activities, and a limited number of peer teaching activities.

Highlights

• Half of the taught credits are chosen from the modules for the MLitt in English Literature and the other half are in TESOL, giving students the opportunity to explore both subjects.
• Conduct original research and write a dissertation in either English Literature or TESOL, allowing you to follow your own interests.
• Develop an understanding of important current debates and new directions in literary criticism and critical theory.
• Join experienced practitioners and scholars in the English language teaching community, with opportunities to be involved in ongoing professional development events and our annual English for Academic Purposes (EAP) conference.
• Interact with a global cohort of students who are studying both in St Andrews and online through weekly discussion forums.

While the programme does not include an assessed teaching placement or practicum, it supports students in exploring how theory can be applied to real-word situations through: 

• practical learning and assessment tasks
• materials development activities
• a limited number of peer teaching activities