Limerick,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in Limerick Ireland | University of Limerick
University of Limerick
|
Limerick Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
18,000
(c. USD20,785.14)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This Master's program in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is specifically crafted to offer foundational teacher training for aspiring ESOL educators (encompassing both English as a Foreign Language, EFL, and English as a Second Language, ESL). The curriculum serves both newcomers seeking their first English teaching certification and seasoned instructors looking to enhance their skills or obtain a graduate-level degree.
This TESOL Master's program is tailored to deliver essential teacher preparation for future educators of English language learners (including EFL and ESL contexts). The course structure supports both beginners pursuing initial qualifications and experienced teachers aiming to advance their expertise or earn a master's degree. The program additionally serves both native and non-native English speakers, offering specialized modules for those whose primary language isn't English. Students are encouraged to examine and expand their knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects influencing language education, with special focus on evidence-based teaching practices that bridge academic concepts with classroom applications. Contemporary methodologies, including language technology and corpus linguistics, play significant roles across the curriculum. The program maintains equilibrium between linguistic theory, teaching methodology, and educational research throughout. Participants can choose to include teaching practicum modules, and after completing the initial 60-credit coursework, may graduate after two semesters with a Graduate Diploma in TESOL.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A second or first class honours level primary degree or equivalent professional qualification (Primary degree: Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland).
All candidates will also be required to attend an interview. Where candidates are overseas these may be conducted via telephone or Skype. Candidates who do not meet the above degree/qualification requirements may apply for admission to the degree course. The admission of such applicants would be exceptional and would be subject to the applicant's interview and the approval of the Course Director and course team. In such cases, equivalent prior professional experience will be considered.
Applicants' qualification for entry to some of the modules, e.g. Teaching Practice modules, will be ascertained on the basis of demonstrated language proficiency, prior teaching qualification/s and teaching experience. This will initially be done at interview stage, and electives for Semester 2 will be decided in consultation with course team by the end of Semester 1.
International students require an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) composite score in the range of 6.5 - 7 and not less than 6 in any one component, as for entry to all programmes in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences.
Please note that places on the programme are offered on the basis of all the above, viz. qualifications, performance at interview, language proficiency level (if applicable) as well as candidates' references given in the application form.
What to Include with your Application
Qualification transcripts and/or certificates (including certified English translations if applicable)
A one page supporting statement
References x 2 - Academic and/or professional
A copy of your birth certificate (long document)
If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
AND
English language competency certificate
IELTS - Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component.
TOEFL- (paper based) - 580.
TOEFL- (internet based) - 90.
All candidates will also be required to attend an interview. Where candidates are overseas these may be conducted via telephone or Skype. Candidates who do not meet the above degree/qualification requirements may apply for admission to the degree course. The admission of such applicants would be exceptional and would be subject to the applicant's interview and the approval of the Course Director and course team. In such cases, equivalent prior professional experience will be considered.
Applicants' qualification for entry to some of the modules, e.g. Teaching Practice modules, will be ascertained on the basis of demonstrated language proficiency, prior teaching qualification/s and teaching experience. This will initially be done at interview stage, and electives for Semester 2 will be decided in consultation with course team by the end of Semester 1.
International students require an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) composite score in the range of 6.5 - 7 and not less than 6 in any one component, as for entry to all programmes in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences.
Please note that places on the programme are offered on the basis of all the above, viz. qualifications, performance at interview, language proficiency level (if applicable) as well as candidates' references given in the application form.
What to Include with your Application
Qualification transcripts and/or certificates (including certified English translations if applicable)
A one page supporting statement
References x 2 - Academic and/or professional
A copy of your birth certificate (long document)
If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
AND
English language competency certificate
IELTS - Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component.
TOEFL- (paper based) - 580.
TOEFL- (internet based) - 90.
Tuition
EUR
18,000