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/
Find out more about the MA TESOL from our former students here:

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.

Curricular information is subject to change

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Who should apply?

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No

This programme is suitable for teachers of English as a second, foreign or additional language who have a minimum of one year relevant teaching experience. 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) or equivalent.

Programme Outcomes

Apply a critical reflection to a range of language teaching, learning and assessment approaches and adopt theory into practice.
Demonstrate an evidence based understanding of teaching, learning and assessment in TESOL.
Develop a practical approach to research planning and writing skills.
Develop advanced research skills in an area of expertise (language teaching or assessment).
Develop confidence and competence in engaging in and networking with the professional community via conference presentations and workshops.
Develop leadership competencies in teaching, curriculum design, assessment, management, teacher development or materials design.
Foster a deeper understanding of the English language and the classroom implications of teaching applied language skills.
Integrate a range of language teaching, learning and assessment technologies to enhance their students' learning experience.

What modules can I take?

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Fees, Funding and Scholarships

MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Z155) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 8480
nonEU fee per year - € 20500

MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Z259) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 5090
nonEU fee per year - € 10760

***Fees are subject to change

Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.

Entry Requirements

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.