TESOL and Linguistics

About this course

TESOL, the teaching of English to speakers of other languages, and linguistics together form a powerful combination for anyone interested in how language works and how it is learned and taught. Linguistics is the scientific study of language: its structure, its history, how it varies across communities and contexts, and how it shapes and reflects human identity and thought. TESOL applies that understanding to the practical challenge of helping people acquire English as an additional language, drawing on language acquisition theory, pedagogical methods, and cross-cultural communication. At Manchester Metropolitan University, this three-year full-time degree prepares you to work in the growing demand for professionals with strong language skills in culturally diverse environments. You will study how language is structured phonologically, grammatically, and pragmatically alongside the theo

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 70% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 50 / 100Business and Financial Project Management Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 25% of graduatescards →

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