Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
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- February, July, or November
180
Overview
Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Introduction
The Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MTESOL) is a one-year professional qualification aimed at producing skillful English language educators for a wide variety of educational settings in the 21st century, from early childhood through to tertiary level. With its future focus, this Master's programme will give you the skills, knowledge, and capabilities to be adaptable in the face of future English language developments, as well as technological and pedagogical advances.
This programme is ideal for:
- New 九州影院English language educators, or those who wish to specialise in English language education to emergent bilingual speakers of other languages in Aotearoa New Zealand
- graduates of Aotearoa New 九州影院universities who may currently teach or plan to teach English in other countries
- teachers of English throughout the world who want or need to develop their language teaching.
This programme is available to study by distance, with teaching and learning conducted online.
Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Entry requirements
To enrol in the MTESOL you must have qualified for a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent degree (a B Grade Point Average in 300-level courses is normally expected). Relevant work experience will also be considered.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages or use the .
How to apply
You can apply online at .
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
How do I plan my degree?
The programme comprises 180 points made up of six courses (at 30 points each).
The programme is usually completed in 1 year full-time, although part-time study is possible up to 4 years.
MTESOL students can begin their studies in February, July, or November.
Since the course runs throughout the summer, this timetable is useful for those who may be full-time teachers and wish to study part-time. Please note that part-time study is not available to international students.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
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2024 tuition fee听estimate:听$12,276 (180 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $13,013 (180 points)
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2024 Special Programme Fee:听$46,350 (180 points)
2025 Special Programme Fee:听$48,600 (180 points)
Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Subjects and courses
MTESOL courses engage with contemporary thinking on language acquisition, learning and teaching, and English linguistics.
Sub-topics include the learning of indigenous and heritage languages, technology-enhanced and technology-mediated learning, the structure and use of English (including the study of linguistic corpora), and the position of English in all its varieties in the world (including the study of language politics, and current debate about the status of English and the native speaker).
Compulsory courses
Semester 1 (February鈥揓une)
Semester 2 (July鈥揘ovember)
Summer session 1 and 2 (November鈥揊ebruary)
Elective courses
Pick two from the following:
- (Semester 1)
- (Semester 1)
- (Semester 2)
- (Semester 2)
Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Career opportunities
Graduates of this programme will be ready for immediate employment, have a high level of digital competence, and be aware of the challenges English language educators face around the world.
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