MA TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

• 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.

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.

MA TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) (Z155) Full Time
EU          fee per year - € 9330
nonEU    fee per year - € 21520

MA TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) (Z259) Part Time
EU          fee per year - € 5470
nonEU    fee per year - € 11300

MA TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) (Z378) Full Time
EU          fee per year - € 9330
nonEU    fee per year - € 21520

***Fees are subject to change

Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. 

The Language Centre offers 8 competitive Scholarships (6 full-time Non-EU and 2 full-time EU) for students who will study on the MA full-time each year. The scholarships will cover 50% of the tuition fees and will be awarded on merit.

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 should have a minimum of one years’ relevant teaching experience in Ireland or overseas (applicants with less/no experience should apply for our other MA TESOL stream Z378 instead)
• 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.

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EU) applicants: Yes

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: 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 with less/no experience should apply for our other MA TESOL stream Z378 instead.