MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Dublin, Ireland
MA
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 21,520 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* full time non-EU students | €9,330 - full time EU students
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Key Summary
About: MA/GradDip Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at University College Dublin gives practical skills. The programme promotes critical investigation of classroom practice in small groups. A teaching-practice module includes observed lessons with feedback, and you'll observe live classes at UCD Centre for English and Global Languages. It welcomes applicants with or without experience, offers two streams, and leads to a recognized qualification.
Career Outcomes: Graduates pursue senior TESOL roles. Typical positions include academic directors, teacher trainers, and course designers. The international English language teaching (ELT) sector offers opportunities in curriculum development and assessment. Some pursue PhD study.
Our MA and GradDip TESOL programmes are designed to provide students with practical knowledge and skills they can immediately apply to their teaching practice.
The programmes enable participants to critically investigate aspects of their own classroom practice in a supportive and developmental environment. Our small group teaching offers a personal, interactive experience.
We also offer a teaching practice module where student teachers will be observed and receive feedback on their teaching. Students will also have the opportunity to observe our live language classes in the UCD Centre for English and Global Languages.
We welcome applicants with no teaching experience as well as more experienced teachers, as we have two MA TESOL streams available.
Our MA in TESOL is an internationally recognized qualification in the field of English language education.
We welcome applicants with no teaching experience as well as more experienced teachers, as we have two MA TESOL streams available.
This webinar will give you an opportunity to meet one of the MA TESOL academic coordinators and learn more about the modules and the course structure of the MA TESOL. We will share more information on scholarships and the advantages of studying at UCD.
Core Modules
- The English Language for TESOL
- The English Teaching Context
- Principles and Practices
- The TESOL Research Process
- SLA + TESOL pedagogy
- TESOL - Minor thesis
Options
Choose one:
- Teaching Practice, Observation & Feedback
- Applied Linguistics Modules
The aims of the MA in TESOL (Pre-Service) programme are for students to:
- Apply a critical reflection to a range of language teaching, learning and assessment approaches and apply 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.