Overview
Teaching English as a Foreign Language BA sits in a competitive part of the UK market, which works in your favour once you know which departments to aim at. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Teaching English as a Foreign Language suits people already working in education as much as new graduates. We currently work with 40 universities on this course across 28 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £15.500 to £32.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
A practical route into a worldwide market, and one of the few degrees that will get you working abroad within months of finishing. The strongest positions ask for a recognised certificate as well as the degree.
Roles graduates go into
- EFL teacher
- Young learner specialist
- Business English trainer
- Online language tutor
- Senior teacher or academic manager
- Curriculum and materials developer
Where they work
- Private language schools worldwide
- State schools abroad through assistantship schemes
- University pre-sessional programmes
- Online teaching platforms
- Corporate training providers
After the course
CELTA or an equivalent certificate, then DELTA for academic management posts.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£15,500 - £32,000
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