The Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MTESOL) is a web-based programme taught by distance. It is designed for students who have experience of teaching English as a second or foreign language. 

The MTESOL is taught by the Department of Appled Language Studies and Linguistics. The department also offers other programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Language Teaching and Learning.

 

Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MTESOL)

The MTESOL will give you a strong academic grounding in the teaching of English as a second or foreign language. Courses provide a structured learning environment while also allowing you to follow your own interests. We offer small classes with online discussion forums and regular feedback. 

By the end of the programme you should be be able to:
 

• prepare and assess teaching materials
• plan a programme of language study
• account for individual differences and learning difficulties
• monitor and evaluate learners’ progress
• advise teachers on effective procedures and interventions
• explore and evaluate language learning and teaching in its social context
• evaluate research and theory of classroom practice in language teaching.

 

MTESOL admission requirements

Applicants must have:

either i)

• a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or equivalent in a relevant subject; or
• a Bachelor of Arts or equivalent with a major in a relevant subject and a professional qualification in teaching
equivalent to one year’s advanced study;
and
• at least two years’ relevant professional experience

or ii)

• a Bachelor of Arts or equivalent with a major in a relevant subject; and
•  at least three years’ relevant professional experience.
 

The following requirements also apply:

• applicants must have passed a course in the description of the English language (such as LANGTCHG 740 Language Analysis for Teachers);
• applicants must have achieved the standard of IELTS (Academic) 6.5 or equivalent; students who have not completed two years of full-time study in an English medium institution will be required to provide an IELTS score or equivalent.
 

Admission to and completion of this programme does not meet New Zealand teacher registration requirements.

How to apply

Start the application process at least four months before the programme starts.

1. Send a brief CV as an email attachment to the MTESOL Adviser. The CV should outline your qualifications, studies and work experience.

2. Submit an online Application for Admission to the University. Please ensure that you send all the required documents and follow the procedure given (eg, verifying your documents).

3. After you have applied to the University, contact the MTESOL Adviser.

How to apply

Contact the MTESOL Adviser

 

Duration

One year full-time or up to four years part-time.

Required course of study

You will take taught courses and complete a short dissertation.

Consult the MTESOL schedule for how to structure your study and for the courses you may take.

2010 MTESOL schedule

University regulations for the MTESOL

University general regulations for postgraduate degrees

 

Courses

View courses available for the MTESOL in 2010