Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) University of Cyprus

Overview

The  Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)  program at  University of Cyprus  replaces our successful MA in TEFL and provides an exciting program suitable for those currently working as language teachers, those who plan to work as language teachers in the future, and those who have a strong interest in English language learning and teaching. The MA in TESOL also builds on the strengths of the University of Cyprus as a national center for research into second language acquisition, English language teaching, testing and assessment.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

The MA in TESOL provides an exciting programme of graduate study and opens opportunities for a rewarding and fulfilling career. Specifically, the MA in TESOL provides professional prospects to those wishing to work domestically and abroad as:

• Teachers of English to speakers of other languages

• Directors of language centers and private institutes

• Headmasters of English in public / private schools

• Inspectors for languages

• Special instructors in pedagogical institutes

• Instructors of English in training programs, distance and online education

• English-speaking cultural attachés

• Writers of English-language textbooks

• Item writers of English tests/exams

• Examiners/Raters of English tests/exams

• Designers of English teaching programs

• Directors and officers in the Office of Planning and Language Policy

• Consultant experts working in the English world or in multilingualism

• Consultant experts with NGOs active in the English-speaking world