Program Description

English Language with Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is a stimulating, thought-provoking course designed to make you think about how language functions in the world today.

English Language with TESOL at DMU allows students to combine the study of English Language with the key theoretical and practical issues involved in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

The course is designed to enable students to develop their own ability to teach English to non-native speakers whilst enabling them to think about how language in general and English in particular functions in the world today.   

Students will develop a set of linguistic and analytical skills, which will help them become a highly-skilled communicator. In the final year students will have the opportunity to put their theoretical knowledge into practice with the work placement module.

Reasons to study English Language with TESOL BA (Hons) degree at DMU:

• Develop specialist skills in communication and presentation, in order to become an effective teacher, and have the opportunity to investigate the theoretical and conceptual issues involved in teaching written and spoken language
• Employment opportunities in both the UK and abroad, with the transferable skills gained on this degree providing career opportunities interacting with, influencing and inspiring others
• Showcasing opportunity by putting  theoretical knowledge into practice with the final-year placement module
• Gain life experience by practising language skills and networking in a different culture, with the opportunity to study abroad between years two and three
• Specialist teaching by experienced practitioners; ensuring the skills students develop are current to professional practice
• International opportunity to enhance students' global outlook even further with a meaningful experience through DMU Global.