- 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.
This course is available through the following application route(s)
The MA in TESOL Pre-Service is an internationally recognised qualification in the field of English language education.
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 4 competitive Scholarships this. year: https://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/graduate/scholarship_tesol/
About This Course
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
Trimester | Credits | |||
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Stage 1 Core Modules |
LANG40590 | The English Language for TESOL | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
LANG40690 | Introduction to TESOL Pedagogy | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
LANG40620 | The TESOL Research Process | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
LANG40640 | Teaching Practice, Observation & Feedback | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
LANG40700 | TESOL Pedagogy and Practice | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
LANG40260 | TESOL - Minor thesis | Summer | 30 |
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of: Option modules - pick one |
LANG40600 | The English Teaching Context | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of: Option modules - pick one |
LING40440 | Corpus Linguistics (MA) | Autumn | 10 |
EU fee per year - € 9100
nonEU fee per year - € 21520
***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.
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)
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes
This programme is suitable for those interested in becoming and ELT Professional. 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.
How to Apply
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Pre-Service:
ROWCLASS | Apply to | Application Type | ||
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showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | Z378 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Pre-Service Master of Arts |
Full-Time Commencing 2024/2025 September |
Graduate Taught | Apply |