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University degree

English Language and TESOL

Whitefield Academy Trust
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin Β· your guide
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About this course

This degree in English Language and TESOL explores the application of language alongside current practice and developments in teaching and testing. You will acquire the skills and knowledge to design and produce materials for language lessons, as well as gaining hands on experience of teaching. The programme also provides you with the option of studying Mandarin, French, Spanish or Italian.

Alternatively, you can choose optional modules in Journalism or Creative Writing.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts1%
48-63 pts2%
64-79 pts8%
80-95 pts17%
96-111 pts18%
112-127 pts26%
128-143 pts9%
144-159 pts9%
160-175 pts5%
176-191 pts2%
192-207 pts1%
240+ pts1%
How they qualified
100% got in with A-levels.
A-levels100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
80%
Continue past first year
92%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
Β£30,000
After 15 months
Β£25,000
3 years on
Β£30,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Artistic, literary and media occupationsHighly skilled30%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation10%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled53%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled20%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations5%
Teaching and Childcare Associate ProfessionalsHighly skilled8%
Caring personal services2%
Administrative occupations5%
What students say National Student Survey
92%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching91%
Assessment & feedback91%
Academic support82%
Well organised94%
Learning resources87%
Student community81%
In students' own words
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Genuinely worthwhile
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city β€” good transport links m…
Third year Β· Part-time
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Exceeded expectations
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city β€” good transport links make it easy to visit other UK cities at…
Final year Β· Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Whitefield Academy Trust's own site.
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Careermash Β· real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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