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    MA TESOL (applicants with no teaching experience)

    University College Dublin

    University College Dublin

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    Ireland, Dublin

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines25-Sep-2026
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    EUR 21,520  / year
    Next Intake 25-Sep-2026

    MA TESOL (applicants with no teaching experience)

    About

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

    Programme key features

    • 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
    • Applicants do not need any prior experience of English language teaching.
    • See our website for more information here: https://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/graduate/
    • We are pleased to announce that we will be offering 8 competitive Scholarships this. year: https://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/graduate/scholarship_tesol/

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

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

    English Program Requirements

    International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

    Taught Master's: A minimum overall score of 7.0 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. The non-academic version is not accepted.

    Research Programmes: A minimum overall score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. The non-academic version is not accepted.

    IELTS Indicator: A minimum overall score of 7.0 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band. This test will be accepted for 2022/23 and 2023/24 intake.

    Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

    Taught Master's: A minimum score of 100 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 20 in each section.

    Research Programmes: A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 20 in each section.

    TOEFL iBT Home: A minimum score of 100 is required with a score of at least 20 in each section.

    Duolingo Test of English (DET)

    UCD has approved the use of the Duolingo Test of English (DET) for the 2024/25 intake.
    An overall score of 130 will be accepted with no section below 110.

    Please note that this does not apply to the CEMS MiM / MSc in International Management. In the case of the CEMS MiM the Duolingo English Test will not be accepted.

    Career

    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 in Ireland and beyond with advanced qualifications. Other graduates have gone on to complete PhDs in the field.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    EUR 21,520 

    Application Fee

    EUR  
    University College Dublin

    MA TESOL (applicants with no teaching experience)

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