TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)



The MA in TESOL is an internationally recognised qualification in the field of English language education.



- develops the professional competences essential to work in leadership positions within the field

- enables participants critically investigate aspects of own classroom practice in a supportive and developmental environment

- introduces participants to a wide range of academic and professional networks within the field of TESOL

- See our website for more information here: https://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/graduate/

- We are pleased to announce that the Applied Language Centre is now offering 4 competitive Scholarships this year: https://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/graduate/scholarship_tesol/

Stage 1 - Core

TESOL - Minor thesis LANG40260

The English Language for TESOL LANG40590

The English Teaching Context LANG40600

TESOL: Principles and Practices LANG40610

The TESOL Research Process LANG40620

SLA + TESOL pedagogy



Stage 1 - Option

Teaching Practice, Observation & Feedback LANG40640

Corpus Linguistics (MA) LING40440

Applicants should hold an honours undergraduate degree (NFQ level 8) with a minimum second class honours or international equivalence.



Applicants should have a minimum of one years’ relevant teaching experience in Ireland or overseas.



Applicants, whose first language is not English, should have an overall band of 7.0 in IELTS (with a 7.0 in listening and writing components).

How To Apply

The following entry routes are available:



MA TESOL FT (Z155)

Duration

1 Years

Attend

Full Time

Deadline

Rolling*



MA TESOL PT (Z259)

Duration

2 Years

Attend

Part Time

Deadline

Rolling*

* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

1 year full-time (Z155), 2 Years part-time (Z259). Mode of Delivery: Face-to-Face.

NEXT INTAKE: 2024/2025 September.

Careers & Employability

Graduates of the programme aim to apply for senior positions within TESOL – posts of responsibility such as Academic Directors, teacher trainers, materials designers, examiners, senior teachers, course designers and beyond. The international field of TESOL continues to expand and there are exciting opportunities for graduates with advanced qualifications.