| Course Name |
TESOL Studies |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
Z338 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
National University of Ireland |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
| Qualification Letters |
MA |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Start Date: September 2017.
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year full time |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Applicants should hold a primary degree (at least 2nd class honours or equivalent, in any discipline), have an appropriate initial training qualification in TESOL, and have a minimum of one to two years' relevant teaching experience in Ireland or ove...
Hide-Applicants should hold a primary degree (at least 2nd class honours or equivalent, in any discipline), have an appropriate initial training qualification in TESOL, and have a minimum of one to two years' relevant teaching experience in Ireland or overseas.
The number of places on the course is strictly limited and selection is based on written application and interview. 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, and no band score less than 6.5 in speaking and reading components).
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| Comment |
Who should apply?
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 teachers of English as a second, foreign or additional language who have an appropriate initial teaching qualification and between on and two years’ full-time teaching experience. Applicants should have a minimum of C1 level English. |
| Course Content |
Expand+MA in TESOL Studies will enhance and deepen students’ knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of TESOL in global contexts.
- develop and enhance their teaching skills and their ability to analyse the forms and functions ...
Hide-MA in TESOL Studies will enhance and deepen students’ knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of TESOL in global contexts.
- develop and enhance their teaching skills and their ability to analyse the forms and functions of the English language
- develop participants’ capacity to reflect critically on their thinking and practice in the language classroom so that they are more able to manage their own professional and academic development in the future
- develop students’ ability to engage in classroom based research and to investigate the teaching and learning practices which take place in their own context.
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+The course is divided into nine modules across three semesters. The components of the course include:
- a study component comprising lectures, workshops and feedback sessions
- a practical component comprising teaching practice and fieldwork
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Hide-The course is divided into nine modules across three semesters. The components of the course include:
- a study component comprising lectures, workshops and feedback sessions
- a practical component comprising teaching practice and fieldwork
Stage 1 - Core
TESOL - Minor thesis LANG40260
The English Language for TESOL LANG40590
The English Teaching Context LANG40600
The TESOL Programme LANG40610
The TESOL Research Process LANG40620
SLA + TESOL pedagogy LANG40630
Teaching Practice, Observation & Feedback LANG40640
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| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Opportunities
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. |
| Further Enquiries |
Contact Name: Brian Rice
Contact Number: +353 (0)1716 7900 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
| International Students |
Web Page - Click Here |
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