TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)



The MA in TESOL is an internationally recognised qualification in the field of English language education.



- develops the professional competences essential to work in leadership positions within the field

- enables participants critically investigate aspects of own classroom practice in a supportive and developmental environment

- introduces participants to a wide range of academic and professional networks within the field of TESOL

- See our website for more information here: https://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/graduate/

- We are pleased to announce that the Applied Language Centre is now offering 4 competitive Scholarships this year: https://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/graduate/scholarship_tesol/

Module Trimester Credits



Stage 1 Core Modules

LANG40590 The English Language for TESOL Autumn 10

LANG40600 The English Teaching Context Autumn 10

LANG40610 TESOL: Principles and Practices Autumn 10

LANG40620 The TESOL Research Process Spring 10

LANG40630 SLA + TESOL pedagogy Spring 10

LANG40260 TESOL - Minor thesis Summer 30



Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:

Option modules - pick one

LANG40640 Teaching Practice, Observation & Feedback Spring 10

LING40460 Phonology (MA) Spring 10

LING40470 Sociolinguistics (MA) Spring 10

Applicants should hold an honours undergraduate degree (NFQ level 8) with a minimum second class honours or international equivalence.

Applicants should have a minimum of one years’ relevant teaching experience in Ireland or overseas (applicants with less/no experience should apply for our other MA TESOL stream Z378 instead)

Applicants, whose first language is not English, should have an overall band of 7.0 in IELTS (with no band less than 6.5).

Applicants who do not meet the language requirements for direct entry can apply for our Pre-Sessional EAP Programme at a 50% discount.



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage. https://tinyurl.com/2ae2ffax

1 Year Full Time - 2 years Part Time

Commencing September 2025

Careers & Employability

Graduates of the programme aim to apply for senior positions within TESOL – posts of responsibility such as Academic Directors, teacher trainers, materials designers, examiners, senior teachers, course designers and beyond. The international field of TESOL continues to expand and there are exciting opportunities for graduates with advanced qualifications.