Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages MTESOL at University of Auckland

About

This taught masters programme is designed for the professional development of teachers. You can better understand the problems that people face when learning a new language. You will be able to apply this knowledge to improve your teaching practice and employment prospects.

You may be able to take some of the courses towards your degree online. Completing the MTESOL does not qualify you to teach in state schools in New Zealand.

Other related programmes include the Postgraduate Diploma in Language Teaching and the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics.

Disciplines

Arts

Requirements

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

My highest qualification is from:

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 120 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 3.5

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or bachelors degree and work experience

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Further programme requirements

Taught 120 points

You must have completed one of the following:

A bachelors degree , or equivalent prior study, and at least two years of relevant professional experience.
A bachelors degree with a GPA of 3.5 in 60 points above Stage II, and at least two years of relevant professional experience
A bachelors (Honours) degree, or equivalent prior study, and at least one year of relevant professional experience

You will need a GPA of 3.5.

In excpetional circumstances, these requirements may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic, or nominee, if they determine that you have a bachelors degree and relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience equivalent to one year of postgraduate study.

Relevany subjects may include Business English, Linguistics, Language Studies, Language Teaching, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), and Translation and Interpreting.

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 120 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 3.5

One year of postgraduate study or an undergraduate degree and work experience
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.5

No bands less than 6.0

See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Taught 120 points

You must have completed one of the following:

An undergraduate degree in any subject and at least two years of teaching experience.
A one-year postgraduate qualification following an undergraduate degree, or an equivalent four-year undergraduate degree, in a subject related to language teaching, business English or language studies, and at least one year of teaching experience.

Your study must have been at a recognised university (or similar institution) and you will need a GPE of 3.5.

The following subjects may also be considered for entry: A language other than first language, Language Teaching (any language), Linguistics, Education.

If you have not completed two years of full-time study in an English medium institution you need an overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 on all bands in IELTS (Academic).

Other pathways to study

The Postgraduate Diploma in Language Teaching is a suitable pathway to the MTESOL.

Career

Where could this programme take you?

If you have experience in language teaching, the MTESOL will further your knowledge and skills to enable you to advance your career as a professional in the field.

Jobs related to this programme

English as a second/foreign language teacher
Second/foreign language teacher trainer
Lecturer in second/foreign language teacher education
Professor

Further study options

Doctor of Philosophy

See all study options

Student career planning service

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

NZD 42,828

Application Fee

NZD

Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages MTESOL

University of Auckland

University of Auckland

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