Study TESOL or Linguistics in the UK

Looking for a course in TESOL/Lingusitics? Not sure which Tesol/Linguistic course is best for you? Come and meet our counsellors who can advise you about the best TESOL/Linguistic programs in the UK to make sure you find the best pathway into the best university for you!

Where should I study TESOL/Linguistics in the UK?

There are TESOL/Linguistics programmes offered at public and private universities and colleges throughout the UK. At SI-UK we understand that choosing the right place to study at a UK university is a very difficult decision. That is why our highly experienced counsellors at SI-UK have regular training and updates from UK universities and colleges and can help you find the right course at the right UK university. Please contact us for more information and come to our office or talk to us online about which university we recommend for you. Our multilingual counsellors will be happy to assist you in a wide spectrum of languages such as Arabic, Japanese, Hindi, Spanish, Russian and Mandarin/Cantonese.

What qualifications do I need to study TESOL/Linguistics in the UK?

Postgraduate: Completed Undergraduate Course (work experience is sometimes required)

Undergraduate: Completed High School (13 years of education)

If you have only 12 years of education or a low GPA you may need a Foundation Course.

Why study TESOL/Linguistics at a UK University?

There are numerous very good reasons for choosing to study TESOL or Linguistics at a UK university rather than elsewhere in the world:

Studying TESOL/Linguistics at a UK university will give you access to the best quality education available, with UK universities consistently ranking in the world top 100.
Students can complete a Bachelors degree in three years (compared to four years in the US) and a Masters degree in one year (compared to two years in the US).

What careers can a qualification in TESOL or Linguistics lead to?

A TESOL qualification can open the doors to employment in any part of the world where there is demand for English, while studying Linguistics or Translation at a UK university will give you a great starting point for any career involving cross-cultural communication. Linguistics teaches you how to analyse communicative acts at the most fundamental level and appreciate the differences between cultural norms of communication. Just as importantly, Linguistics will help you develop a rigorous scientific method that can be applied to any field of work. While the study of TESOL or Applied Linguistics often leads to a career in language teaching, the study of Linguistics more generally will help you develop skills valued by multinational companies, including:

Communicative skills
Analytical skills
Scientific method
Cross-cultural awareness
Translation/Foreign language skills

Which careers can the study of TESOL or Linguistics lead to?

After graduating from a TESOL or Linguistics course at a UK university you will have a huge range of employment opportunities. In an increasingly globalised world, demand for linguists’ skills is on the increase. Translation and interpreting are specialised fields of Linguistics that can lead to a rewarding career in business, administration or the arts. Professional linguists are also employed as researchers, educational consultants, speech pathologists and speech therapists. Of course, foreign language teaching, particularly TESOL, is a huge global industry that offers employment opportunities coupled with fantastic travel experiences. In any profession, an employer will value a UK university TESOL or Linguistics graduate’s analytical skills and cross-cultural expertise.