
Overview
As an English as a second language teacher, you could teach in the United States or travel abroad to teach in Asia, the Middle East, or any other region of the world where English language teachers are in demand. With Liberty’s MA in TESL, you can embed yourself in a foreign culture and share the gift of language while gaining a rich, immersive experience that goes far beyond tourism!
Liberty University ’s Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (Online) will help you face the challenges of cross-cultural and cross-linguistic teaching with a graduate degree designed to help make you competitive in the international market. Taught from a Christian worldview, Liberty’s online MA in TESL will give you biblically based training in teaching the English language while you make an impact for Christ across the globe.
If you are looking for a practical, market-driven approach to teaching that can give you opportunities to touch the lives of people from different cultures — locally, nationally, and abroad — Liberty’s online MA in TESL can help give you the training you need!
Potential Career Opportunities with an MA in Teaching English as a Second Language
- English instructor for domestic and international language learners
- Second language curriculum developer
- Second language linguistics researcher
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- English as a World Language
- Cultural Anthropology
- Curriculum, Testing, & Assessment
- Teaching Grammar, Lexicon, & Pronunciation
- Applied Linguistics
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
For online programmes, Liberty University offers multiple intakes depending on your chosen time table. To find out more information, visit the university's page.
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Disciplines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 or above GPA is required for admission in good standing.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
18450 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 615 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
18450 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 615 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
18450 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 615 USD per credit during 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.