TESOL

• 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/
• Find out more about the our TESOL programmes from our former students here:

• Apply a critical reflection to a range of language teaching, learning and assessment approaches and adopt theory into practice.
• Demonstrate an evidence based understanding of teaching, learning and assessment in TESOL.
• Develop confidence and competence in engaging in and networking with the professional community via conference presentations and workshops.
• Develop leadership competencies in teaching, curriculum design, assessment, management, teacher development or materials design.
• Foster a deeper understanding of the English language and the classroom implications of teaching applied language skills.
• Integrate a range of language teaching, learning and assessment technologies to enhance their students' learning experience.

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.

If you are not a UCD student and have not applied previously, you must register before using the system for the first time. You'll find step-by-step instructions on how to apply in our instructions for applicants [pdf] and video tutorial.

If you have already registered you can return to the secure system using the login details you registered with. If you are a current or previous UCD student, please use your UCD student number (the system will pre-populate your personal details and you will not be requested to send transcripts).

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