MSc Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

This page contains information for students starting the MSc TESOL programme at the University of Edinburgh in September 2024.

Your programme director

Isobel Kai-Hui Wang

Programme Director

  • Moray House School of Education and Sport

Contact details

Pre-arrival

What to do before arriving in Edinburgh and commencing your studies.

Key dates

Key dates for the academic year, including Welcome Week activities and the start of teaching.

Useful reading

To help you prepare best for your MSc, your Programme Director has identified some pre-reading materials which will give you a head start on your programme. They are all available in the university library.

On behalf of the MSc TESOL Programme team, I extend a warm welcome to you new students who will be joining us in September. One of the things that makes the MSc TESOL Programme at the University of Edinburgh successful is that your active involvement as students is a motivator for us staff members. We will do everything in our power to ensure that you benefit from your learning journey with us. It is our intention that this coming year makes a significant academic contribution to your life. We will work side-by-side with you to provide whatever support you need for success in your studies. 

The following pages contain important information to help you prepare for your studies. In particular, the Pre-arrival section describes your immediate next steps and how to connect with your cohort peers. On this page you will find an Option Course choice form which you need to complete by 4 September. The Key Dates section describes the unique aspects of our programme induction and will have dates and times for these essential events. 

I encourage you to explore the opportunities that our programme offers in developing your knowledge base and skills, and look forward to working together with you!

PG support team

The postgraduate taught programmes (PGT) are supported by a dedicated Administration and Support Team.

Our Postgraduate support service teams play a pivotal role in all aspects of your experience studying with us, ranging from student support and general guidance, providing course material, timetables and importantly, getting marks out to you.

These teams will guide you through your time at Edinburgh, from the moment you join us at Welcome Week, until your graduation day. Support continues after graduation, as you will always have a friendly face to greet you and helpful assistance when you need it as a member of our alumni community.

The main purpose of the Teaching Office is to ensure your smooth progression through the programme. As such, they share programme-specific email accounts which you are encouraged to use as this is monitored by multiple staff members, so you are always provided with support, assistance and guidance when you need it, without delay.


Upon joining the University, all taught students are allocated a Student Adviser who will provide you with direct support throughout your time at University. Your Student Adviser will be your first point of contact for support with academic, wellbeing and practical matters. Your Student Adviser’s name and contact details will be available on MyEd and EUCLID, and they will introduce themselves to you during induction.

At Moray House, our team of Student Advisers are based in the Student Experience and Support Office (SESO), in G.09, Charteris Land. If you have a question about any aspect of your life as a student at Moray House, you can visit the office or contact the team.


Welcome from the Careers Service at the University of Edinburgh! We have developed a new series of flexible career development presentations designed to support postgraduate students at the College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences. We will cover the career essentials, including marketing your qualification, career planning & decision making, building your professional profile, networking & navigating the job market and address your needs whether you have joined directly from your undergraduate degree (developing your career) or come with 3+ years of professional experience (advancing your career).


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