TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

GradDip TESOL

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 60)

The Grad Dip 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/

Subjects taught

Stage 1 - Core

The English Language for TESOLLANG40590

The English Teaching ContextLANG40600

TESOL: Principles and PracticesLANG40610

SLA + TESOL pedagogyLANG40630

Stage 1 - Option

The TESOL Research ProcessLANG40620

Teaching Practice, Observation & FeedbackLANG40640

Corpus Linguistics (MA)LING40440

Entry requirements

- 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, whose first language is not English, should have an overall band of 7.0 in IELTS (with a 7.0 in listening and writing components).

Application dates

How to apply?

The following entry routes are available:

Grad Dip TESOL FT (Z173)

Duration

1 Years

Attend

Full Time

Deadline

Rolling*

* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

Credits

Duration

1 year full-time. Mode of Delivery: Face-to-Face.

Fees

GradDip TESOL (Z173) Full Time

EU fee per year - € 5980

nonEU fee per year - € 13270

***Fees are subject to change

Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website.

Enrolment dates

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.

Post Course Info

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.