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

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This specialist Master in TESOL (MTESOL) degree is comparable to an MA in TESOL. It is particularly suitable for practising teachers who are not able to attend classes on campus. The MTESOL is a web-based programme taught by distance, designed for applicants with experience of teaching English as a second or foreign language. The programme gives teachers a strong academic grounding in the teaching of English as a second or other language. MTESOL courses provide a structured learning environment while also allowing you to follow your own interests. The courses draw on web-based resources. We offer classes with online discussion forums and regular feedback.

You normally need to have either a relevant honours degree, or a BA or equivalent with a major in a relevant subject plus a professional teaching qualification (equivalent to one year’s advanced study), and at least two years relevant professional experience. Admission with a relevant BA or equivalent plus three years experience is also possible. You must also have passed a course in the description of the English language. Applicants who have not completed two years of full-time study in an English medium institution will be required to provide an IELTS score of Academic 6.5 or equivalent.

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.

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

The MTESOL consists of either taught courses or taught courses and a short dissertation.

To see the courses you may take and how to structure your study, refer to the MTESOL schedule. 

University regulations for the MTESOL

University general regulations for masters degrees
 

See our information for future postgraduates on how to apply.

Postgraduate enquiry form

For more information on the MTESOL, send an email to our postgraduate adviser at pg-dalsl@auckland.ac.nz or fax +64 9 308 2360.

Postal adress:
The Department of Applied Language Studies and Linguistics
The University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142
New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 86252

Or fill out an online enquiry form.

For more information about the Department of Applied Language Studies and Linguistics and our other postgraduate programmes, please visit www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/aplang.