TESOL students

Our vibrant academic community is made up of top-class students with strong undergraduate degrees who come from many different parts of the world.

In the most recent cohort, students came from China, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, UK and Vietnam. As a result, our TESOL student community is diverse and vibrant, ensuring all students have a full and varied learning experience.

Chong Wang

'This course taught me how to think independently, form my own unique perspective, challenge authority inherent knowledge and information, build critical thinking, and develop self-learning skills.'

Sehriban Al Issa

'Seize the opportunity to pursue your MSc TESOL at the University of Edinburgh, and you can be confident that you will be supported, challenged, and inspired throughout your educational experience.'

George Elletson

'It develops you as a teacher and allows you to encounter the latest research on teaching the English language. Moreover, there are so many students from all over the world, allowing you to build great friendships.'

Astika Nurwidyawati

'I chose this University because of its good reputation and it offered me the courses I need for my career. I also considered the city itself and found Edinburgh to be the most suitable place to live as it is so peaceful and beautiful.'

Makiko Nukaga

'Don’t be scared, be prepared, and just jump into your new adventure!'

Kirstyn Kedaitis

'The programme as a whole exceeded my expectations, and I feel like a better teacher because of it.'

Yoko Fujimoto

'This study will help me with lesson planning, teaching, lesson goal setting with theoretical knowledge to support my decisions for language education.'

I am now studying as a PhD student at Moray House School of Education, with a specific interest in language learner’s emotion regulation strategies. I have always wanted to pursue a PhD degree, and the experience of studying in the MSc TESOL programme has prepared me well for the challenges of advanced research. The courses in the TESOL programme enriched my knowledge and honed my skills in conducting research, which has laid a solid foundation for my PhD study. The supportive and inclusive academic environment has also inspired me to further explore my research interests and motivated me to continue my academic journey in TESOL at Moray House.

University Societies and the City

Our students also benefit from opportunities to meet new people through the University’s clubs and societies and enjoy experiencing Edinburgh as a city, regularly voted one of the best places to live in the world.

Edinburgh University Students' Association

City of Edinburgh