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  "scrapedLanguageRaw": "English language requirements\nIf English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:\nIELTS Academic or UKVI 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing and 5.5 in speaking and listening.\nPearson Test of English (Academic) 62 overall with a minimum of 60 in reading and writing and 59 in speaking and listening.\nTOEFL exams taken before 21 January 2026: 88 overall with 20 in reading, 19 in writing, 17 in listening and 20 in speaking.\nTOEFL exams taken after January 21 2026: 4.5 overall with no less than 4 in any band\nSee our information on English language requirements for more details on the language tests we accept and options to waive these requirements.\nPre-sessional English language courses\nIf you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this course, University of Stirling International Study Centre offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to this degree.\nFind out more about our pre-sessional English language courses.\nOur MSc TESOL course offers the flexibility to study full-time or part-time. The full-time option comprises of two semesters of taught modules followed by a three-month dissertation period. The part-time option spans four semesters of taught modules and a six-month dissertation period.\nYou can specialise in one of the following routes (pathways) depending on the mo",
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  "scrapedEntryRequirements": "Overview With over a billion learners and the market set to double to £68 billion by 2031 (Meticulous Research, May 2025), teachers of English to speakers of other languages are in high demand. Our MSc TESOL provides an advanced education and professional qualification for those who either work in, or plan to work in any areas of TESOL. Its balance of theory, practice and research will help you to become a confident, critically reflective and enterprising teacher. On this TESOL Masters you’ll: gain a solid grounding in applied linguistics and teaching methodology, including the use of technology; learn from professionals who have experience of living and teaching all over the world; undertake micro teaching sessions by creating and teaching lessons you’ve designed for learners of different proficiency levels and ages; reflect on your teaching practice in discussion with fellow students and the teaching team; implement new teaching methods informed by research evidence; use qualitative "
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