TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - No Teaching Experience

Programme key features



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



Applicants do not need any prior experience of English language teaching.



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



We are pleased to announce that we will be offering 8 competitive Scholarships this. year: https://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/graduate/scholarship_tesol/

Module Trimester Credits



Stage 1 Core Modules

LANG40590 The English Language for TESOL Autumn 10

LANG40690 Introduction to TESOL Pedagogy Autumn 10

LANG40620 The TESOL Research Process Spring 10

LANG40640 Teaching Practice, Observation & Feedback Spring 10

LANG40700 TESOL Pedagogy and Practice Spring 10

LANG40260 TESOL - Minor thesis Summer 30



Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:

Option modules - pick one

LANG40600 The English Teaching Context Autumn 10

LING40440 Corpus Linguistics (MA) Autumn 10

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



Applicants, whose first language is not English, should have an overall band of 7.0 in IELTS (with no band less than 6.5).



Applicants who do not meet the language requirements for direct entry can apply for our Pre-Sessional EAP Programme at a 50% discount.



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage. https://tinyurl.com/2ae2ffax

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1 year full-time 2 Years Part Time

GradDip TESOL (Z173) Full Time

EU fee per year - € 5980

nonEU fee per year - € 13270


***Fees are subject to change

Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website.

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 in Ireland and beyond with advanced qualifications. Other graduates have gone on to complete PhDs in the field.