Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages MA

at University of Limerick

Programme Content

Autumn Semester

Core Modules
 

• L15931 Language  Systems 1
• TE6011 SLA Theories and Classroom Applications
• RM6011 Research Methodology in Applied Language Studies

Electives
 

• TP5921 Teaching Practice 1
• LI6011 Materials Development
• TE6021 Professional Language Use for Teachers 1
• AW6001 Academic Literacies for International PG Students 1
• TE6031 TESOL in Blended Learning Environments

Spring Semester 

Core Modules
 

• LI5922 Language Systems 2
• TE6012 Language Pedagogy for ELT
• LI6012 Linguistics for Language Teaching

Electives
 

• TP5912 Teaching Practice 2
• LI6002 ICT and Language Studies’
• TE6022 Professional Language Use for Teachers 2’
• AW6012 Academic Literacies for International PG Students 2’

Summer Semester

Core Modules
 

• TE6001 Dissertation 1 (Process)
• TE6002 Dissertationn2 (Product)
• TE6013 TESOL Praxis

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. TP and Materials Development 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.

Tuition Fees

These are based on Residency, Citizenship, Course requirements.

Review the three groups of criteria to determine your fee status as follows
 

1. Residency
    
   • You must have been living in an EU/EEA member state or Switzerland for at least 3 of the 5 years before starting your course
      
2. Citizenship
    
   • You must be a citizen of an EU/EEA member state or Switzerland or have official refugee status
      
3. Course Requirements (all must be met)
    
   • You must be a first time full-time undergraduate (Exceptions are provided for students who hold a Level 6 or Level 7 qualification and are progressing to a Level 8 course in the same general area of study).
   • You must be undertaking a full-time undergraduate course of at least 2 year’s duration
   • You cannot be undertaking a repeat year of study at the same level unless evidence of exceptional circumstances eg serious illness is provided (in which case this condition may be waived)

Career Prospects

Students graduating from this course have followed a number of career paths in the past. These include: teaching at various levels (including university), school management, publishing, materials' development, technical writing, adult education and support, further study to PhD level.