MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Postgraduate Entry Requirements:

• Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 55 to 60% or equivalent.
• English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills through an approved language test.
  • IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.0.
  • TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 88, with at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, and 17 in Writing.
  • PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 59 with no individual score below 59.
• Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

The University of Westminster offers a range of scholarships and financial support options to help students pursue their academic goals. These scholarships are designed to assist both domestic and international students and provide opportunities for students across various disciplines. 

1. Westminster International Postgraduate Full Scholarship: Similar to the undergraduate scholarship, this scholarship supports outstanding international students pursuing a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Westminster. It covers full tuition fees, accommodation, and living expenses for the duration of the program.
2. Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship: This scholarship is available to both undergraduate and postgraduate students and recognizes academic excellence. It provides a partial tuition fee waiver for the duration of the program.
3. International Student House Scholarship: This scholarship is specifically for international students who will be residing at the International Student House during their studies. It covers a portion of the accommodation costs.
4. Westminster Business School Excellence Scholarship: This scholarship is aimed at high-achieving students applying to business-related courses within the Westminster Business School. It provides a partial tuition fee waiver.

Graduates of the MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from the University of Westminster have excellent career prospects in the field of English language education both domestically and internationally.

1. English Language Teacher: Graduates can work as English language teachers in language schools, private institutes, and educational institutions worldwide.

2. ESL/EFL Curriculum Developer: Graduates may pursue roles as curriculum developers, designing English language programs and materials for language schools.

3. ESL/EFL Administrator: Graduates can explore careers as ESL/EFL program administrators, overseeing language programs and managing teaching staff.

4. Teacher Trainer: Graduates with experience can become teacher trainers, providing professional development workshops and training for language teachers.

5. Educational Consultant: Graduates can work as educational consultants, offering expertise in English language education to educational institutions and organizations.

6. Online English Tutor: Graduates can explore opportunities in online English tutoring platforms, providing language instruction to learners worldwide.

7. ESL/EFL Materials Writer: Graduates with strong writing skills can become materials writers, developing English language learning materials and resources.