English Language and TESOL

About this programme

This English language and TESOL degree combines the study of principles of language and communication with a practical focus on teaching. This degree in English Language and TESOL explores the application of language alongside current practice and developments in teaching and testing. You will acquire the skills and knowledge to design and produce materials for language lessons, as well as gaining hands on experience of teaching. The programme also provides you with the option of studying Mandarin, French, Spanish or Italian. Alternatively, you can choose optional modules in Journalism or Creative Writing. Popular career options for graduates from this course include teaching English as a first or second language, either in the UK or abroad. Former students have also pursued roles in publishing, the media and administration. This course is being refreshed for 2027/8 building-in employability, real-world problem solving skills, and wellbeing initiatives for a future-focused learning experience. Modules shown are indicative topics and will be updated in Spring 2027. Course information is currently unavailable for this programme. Please contact course-info@gre.ac.uk for more information. You will be taught by an experienced team, which includes senior academics and practitioners with broad industry insights. Trained postgraduate researchers may also contribute to seminars/tutorials teaching with the module leader. Our research and consultancy work informs academics, and over 90 per cent of our lecturers hold a teaching qualification.