Our 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.
Victor, MSc TESOL
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Dr Alzahrani, MSc TESOL
Toshihiro, MSc TESOL
Sehriban Al Issa, MSc TESOL 2022
'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, MSc TESOL 2022
'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.'
Chong Wang, MSc TESOL 2022
'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.'
Makiko Nukaga, MSc TESOL
"Don’t be scared, be prepared, and just jump into your new adventure!"
Astika Nurwidyawati, MSc TESOL 2019
'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.'
Jia-yuan Meng, MSc TESOL 2019
'The year I spent in completing the programme has brought me a lot of unforgettable experiences and memories. Those informative lectures, inspiring workshop discussions, practical microteaching, intensive literature reading and essay writing, all have helped to build up my confidence in my future teaching and research.'
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