Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - TESOL

Key programme benefits to future students

This course aims to enable students to acquire the knowledge, range of capabilities, experiences and qualities that are required for the teaching profession.



This course aims to develop students’ understanding of the language-learning process and a critical awareness of associated pedagogies.



This course aims to equip graduates with a professional qualification in the area of ESOL.



Key Fact:

The TESOL programme offers students hands-on teaching experience of teaching english to speakers of other languages through teaching practice modules available each semester.

Autumn Modules

• Language Systems 1

• SLA Theories and Classroom Applications

• Research Methodology in Applied Language Studies



Optional Modules

Teaching Practice 1 | Professional Language Use for Teachers 1 | Academic Literacies for International PG Students 1 | TESOL in Blended Learning Environments



Spring Modules

• Language Systems 2

• Language Pedagogy for ELT

• Linguistics for Language Teaching



Optional Modules

Teaching Practice 2 | ICT and Language Studies | Professional Language Use for Teachers 2 | Academic Literacies for International PG Students 2



Summer Modules

• Dissertation 1 (Process)

• Dissertation 2 (Product)

• TESOL Praxis

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in any degree or an approved equivalent qualification.



The university will shortlist and invite you to an interview.



Other Entry Considerations:



We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.



At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

1 year full-time, on-campus.

Autumn

Graduate careers

Students graduating from this course have

followed a number of career paths in the

past. These include: teaching at various levels

(including university), school management,

publishing, materials’ development, technical

writing, adult education and support and further

study to PhD level.