Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Queen's University Belfast

Master

In Belfast City

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Belfast city (Northern Ireland)

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This is a professionally-oriented higher degree for those who intend to follow a career in English Language Teaching (ELT) and teachers who wish to extend and develop their knowledge of teaching English language learners. The programme enables participants to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to devise and teach effective English language courses, in addition to equipping students with the essential research and analytical skills to keep up with the rapid developments in the field. One of the key features of the MSc TESOL is the emphasis on learning through interaction; much of the course is organised around class-based data.  Why Queen's?Small-group teaching: the number of students on the programme is limited to facilitate learning through face-to-face interaction with tutors and peers. Flexibility: Diploma and Certificate options are also available. Credit transfer: Students who have completed other masters-level awards, eg PGCE, within the last 10 years are eligible to credit transfer. The credit transfer application must be submitted at the same time as the online programme application as retrospective applications are not accepted. Share this course Share "“The most interesting part of the course was actually to learn by doing. I found this method to be very beneficial as we were able to apply the theory learned into practice. The mix of nationalities in the group was interesting as we were able to exchange ideas and learn how education styles varied between cultures.” " Dee Knox

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Belfast City (County Antrim)
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University Road, BT7 1NN

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About this course

A 2.1 Honours degree or above or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any subject discipline plus evidence of relevant teaching experience (minimum of 30 hours). Applicants with a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University may also be considered if they have at least two years of professional experience in an education, training or relevant context plus evidence of relevant teaching experience (minimum of 30 hours).

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Subjects

  • TESOL
  • Teaching
  • English
  • Part Time
  • Full Time
  • Credit
  • English Language

Course programme

Course Details

Programme Content

Students may enrol on a full-time (1 year) or part-time (3 years) basis. Individual modules may be studied as a short course. Part-time students typically complete one or two modules per semester. Full-time students typically complete three modules per semester.The MSc is awarded to students who successfully complete six taught modules (120 CATS) and a 15,000-20,000 word dissertation (60 CATS).

Students may exit with a Postgraduate Diploma by successfully completing 120 CATS points from taught modules or a Postgraduate Certificate by successfully completing 60 CATS points from taught modules.

We've made it easy to study for a masters module as a short course. If you would like to apply for a short course, please contact the Education Secretary (contact details below) for advice.


Part-time students typically complete one or two modules per semester. Full-time students typically complete three modules per semester.

List of Indicative Programme Modules

Modules include (all 20 CATS):

  • An Introduction to Research Methods: Children, Young People and Education
  • Language Awareness for TESOL
  • Language Learning for TESOL
  • Materials Development for TESOL
  • TESOL: Principles and Practices

Optional module: (20 CATS)

Issues in Language Assessment for TESOL, or one of the modules offered on the Educational Studies (MEd) programme. (*Students cannot take Assessment Issues in Teaching and Learning in Classrooms if taking this module.)

Assessment & Feedback

There are no written examinations. Modules are assessed through written assignments, including case studies, language analysis and coursebook evaluations.

Learning and Teaching

Afternoon and Evening.

Full-time students: typically 6 hours per week. Part-time students: typically 2-4 hours per week.

Varies, depending on module choice and study mode (full-time/part-time).

Additional information

Graduates have found their degree very beneficial in gaining employment in a range of teaching institutions worldwide, international agencies and examination bodies, and to gain promotion in their current workplace. Others progress to further doctoral-level studies and research. Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive programmes alongside sterling integration with business experts helps...

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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

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