Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages – Master of Applied Linguistics

Massey University

New Zealand, Palmerston North

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Massey University

New Zealand , Palmerston North

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Manawatū campus (Palmerston North)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMay-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 56,220 / year

Next Intake May-2026

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages – Master of Applied Linguistics

About

Specialise in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages for your Master of Applied Linguistics at Massey

The Master of Applied Linguistics (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) offers you flexible study pathways. You will improve your ability to teach English to speakers of other languages.

Incorporate your professional experience into your study

The qualification offers extensive opportunities to engage with curricula from a teaching English as a second language (TESOL) perspective. You can also try out new approaches in your practice and reflect on your experience as a TESOL professional.

Get real-world skills

This programme will prepare you to contribute to research and professional understanding in a range of TESOL-related educational levels and research contexts.

Courses and assessments

Your assessments offer options to work on TESOL-specific issues and contexts as part of both the taught and research pathways.

The compulsory course 272705 Advanced TESOL for Diverse Learners and Contexts, will deepen your TESOL-specific knowledge and skills. It examines a range of teaching approaches for integrating English language and content. It looks at the development and evaluation of TESOL-specific curricula. It also includes a critical reflection on TESOL-related theory, practices and current trends, including digital technology and assessment.

Draw on Massey’s research strengths

You’ll complete a research report or thesis as part of this qualification, supported by leading TESOL researchers.

Want to become a registered teacher?

This programme is not a pathway to becoming a registered teacher in the New Zealand primary and secondary school setting.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission to Massey

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

Massey University entry requirements

Specific requirements

To enter the Master of Applied Linguistics (Teaching English to Speakers of Other languages) you will:

have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor degree with at least a B grade average across the 200-300 level courses, and
have completed relevant teaching and related experience approved by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences as appropriate for entry, or
have been awarded or qualified for a postgraduate diploma in second language teaching or a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics, or equivalent, with at least a B+ grade average for entry to the Research Pathway, or at least a B grade average for entry to the Coursework Pathway.

If you have a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics as outlined above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification in accordance with the limits specified in the Recognition of Prior Learning.

You will need to provide:

copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
a copy of your CV (Curriculum Vitae) containing details of teaching and related work experience.

English language requirements

To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

Massey University English language requirements

English language skills

If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

English Program Requirements

English Evidence Academic IELTS^: 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each band

English Evidence TOEFL iBT: Overall score 90, minimum 20 in Writing

English Evidence Pearson Test of English (PTE): 58 overall and minimum 50 in each communicative skills

Career

Teaching English as a second language (TESOL) is a fast-growing area internationally. You’ll gain skills and experience that will prepare you for careers in language teaching and other areas related to language teaching research and practice.

You’ll learn how to support those who operate in multilingual contexts in New Zealand and abroad (for example, teachers, learners, migrants and refugees).

Our graduates have gone on to successful careers throughout the tertiary sector, and hold positions of responsibility in institutions including:

Auckland University of Technology
Victoria University of Wellington
University of Canterbury
Massey University
IPU New Zealand Tertiary Institute
universities in Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, including Danang University (Vietnam), Naresuan University (Thailand), American University of Sharjah (United Arab Emirates), University of Putra Malaysia and University of South Australia.